Aigai Ancient City Aigai, also referred to as Aigaiai, is an ancient archaeological site located near the village of Yuntdağı Köseler in the Manisa Province of Turkey. The site is positioned at a high elevation, nearly at the summit of Mount Gün (Dağı), which is part of the Yunt mountain range. Aigai was initially governed by the Lydian and Achaemenid Empires, before coming under the control of the Kingdom of Pergamon and later the Seleucids. The city faced significant destruction during the rule of Bithynia, but following a peace agreement mediated by Rome, it was granted 100 talents in compensation. Under Pergamon's patronage, a market building and a temple dedicated to Apollo were constructed. Aigai was devastated by an earthquake in 17 BC, but it was rebuilt with the financial support of Emperor Tiberius. It was one of the 12 ancient Aiol cities in western Anatolia mentioned by Herodotus, and historical sources indicate that it was a key commercial hub during the Hellenistic period. Since 2004, extensive excavations have been underway at the city, which was damaged and later repaired after the earthquake in 17 BC. In 2018, the focus of excavations shifted to the Vomitorium, the entrance building to the theater. The city walls were constructed to adapt to the natural landscape, and within the protective walls, several important structures have been uncovered, including a three-story agora, the supporting walls of this structure, remains of a parliament building, a terraced stadium, a theater, and a Domitian temple. If you have any questions or would like more information about Aigai Ancient City, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or simply message us via WhatsApp, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.