Priene Ruins

Priene was an ancient Greek city of Ionia located at the base of an escarpment of Mycale, about 6 kilometres north of the Maeander River[1]. The city was built on the sea coast, overlooking the former Latmian Gulf of the Aegean, and was developed on steep slopes and terraces extending from sea level to a height of 380 metres above sea level[1]. Due to siltation from the river filling the bay over several centuries, the city is now an inland site[1].