Afrodisias Museum

Aphrodisias, once the capital of the Lydian province, was located 38 km south of Nazilli, near the Geyre village of the Karacasu region. Aphrodisias attractive marble structures were no doubt in the old days, as well as rich plants with almond, pomegranate and poplar trees in the middle of the Dadalose valley. The wealth and cultural and political importance of the city was clearly evident from the size and magnificence of its structures. The name Aphrodisias comes from Aprodile, the goddess of beauty, love, nature and abundance, and was one of the most famous temples. But this is not his real name. According to the historian Stephanos, it was found by the Lelegians and was originally known as Lelgonopolis. Later, the city's name was converted to Megalopolis and then back to Ninoe after Ninos the king of Assria. The history of the city can be dated to the bronze age and BC. There is clear evidence of chalcolithic culture before 3000.