Miletus

Miletus first gained prominence during the Bronze Age, but was again an important city before 500BC. Miletus was an Ionian city in Anatolia designed on a grid plan after the burning of the original Bronze Age city. Hippodamos, a resident of Miletus, is credited with this Classical grid plan, which continued to develop during the Hellenistic period. Miletus is often cited as the best example of the sort of plan later used in Roman urban planning. The city had a natural defense system in the nearby mountains as well as sea access which allowed it to flourish as a port. The harbor is now filled in from the Maeander River. Miletus benefited from its close links to Greece, and was an important center for philosophy and science. Miletus also established trade in Italy and founded many colonies. Two monuments still clearly visible to visitors today are the theater (built during the Greco-Roman period) and a Byzantine castle. During the Persian War, Miletus was important for its participation in the Ionian rebellion. According to sources, the city was completely destroyed as an example for the rest of the Greek world. In 479BC the city of Miletus was free from Persian rule and was later liberated by Alexander the Great in 334BC.

Sources:
1. Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miletus
2. Ancient Cities(Charles Gates)
3. www.britannica.com/eb/article-9052662/Miletus
4. ancienthistory.about.com/od/mapsgreeceparts/p/Miletus.h...
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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miletus
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Coordinates:  37°31'44"N 27°16'36"E

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