Magnesia ad Sipylum
Also known as: Mint of Magnesia ad Sipylum
- 1The city was located in the region of Lydia.
- 2It was situated at the base of Mount Sipylus.
- 3The site lies approximately 65 km northeast of Smyrna.
- 4It was founded by colonists from the Greek region of Magnesia.
Magnesia ad Sipylum was a city of Lydia, situated about 65 km northeast of Smyrna on the river Hermus at the foot of Mount Sipylus.
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Historical city at the base of the mountain
This ancient city was founded at the foot of Mount Sipylus and served as a strategic location during the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Magnesia ad Sipylum was an ancient city located in the region of Lydia in Asia Minor. It was situated at the foot of Mount Sipylus, approximately 65 km northeast of the city of Smyrna, along the banks of the Hermus River.
Early 20th century postcard image of the Hittite statue of the Mother Goddess Cybele in Mount SipylusWikimedia Commons: File:KybeleStatue19thCenturyPostcardMountSipylusManisaTurkey.jpg The city was established by colonists from the Greek region of Magnesia. It is distinct from its older neighbor, Magnesia on the Maeander, and its location near the mountain provided it with a unique strategic and geographical context in the ancient world.