Agora of Smyrna Excavations

The Agora of Smyrna was a bustling public marketplace and civic center in ancient Smyrna (modern-day İzmir, Turkey). Excavations have revealed well-preserved ruins, including a marketplace, temples, and public buildings that offer insights into social, political, and commercial life of the city from the Hellenistic through Byzantine periods. These excavations help archaeologists understand the urban layout, architecture, and daily activities of ancient Smyrna, highlighting its historical importance as a major port and cultural hub in the Aegean region.