Topkapı Palace
The sultans’ palace on Sarayburnu: courtyards, the Imperial Council, the treasury and the terraces over the water. Dated entry, sold online on its own site.
Teos Archaeological Site
An ancient port city on a small peninsula near Sığacık in Seferihisar, with a long Hellenistic wall, twin harbours and a hilltop acropolis.
About the museum
Teos lies in the Sığacık district of Seferihisar, about 60 km southwest of İzmir. The city grew on a small peninsula called the Isthmos. Ancient authors credited its founding to Athamas, and the lyric poet Anacreon was linked with its name. Excavations have shown that the site was settled since around 1000 BC. Herodotus tells how the entire population left after the Persian commander Harpagos conquered the city.
The acropolis rises on Kocakır Hill in the middle of the peninsula, with a harbour to its north and another to its south. The city developed between the acropolis and the southern harbour, and a very well-preserved Hellenistic wall about 6 km long surrounds this area. Outside the wall, the ridges northwest of the acropolis hold Geometric and Archaic remains, while the ridges to the south and southwest were the necropolis in Hellenistic and Roman times.
With olive groves, the sea and the harbour village of Sığacık close by, Teos is as much a relaxed day out as an archaeological visit.
Tips
- Sığacık, a short distance away, is a pleasant place for a meal after the visit.
- Bring water and sun protection; the site is large and exposed.
Questions
When is Teos Archaeological Site open?
According to the Ministry’s listing it opens at 08:30 and closes at 19:00 (last entry 18:30). Open every day.
Can I buy tickets for Teos Archaeological Site on this site?
No. This site sells no tickets. Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Dolmabahçe Palace are sold on our sister sites; for Teos Archaeological Site, buy at the ticket office or on the Ministry’s official e-ticket system.
Where is Teos Archaeological Site?
Teos Archaeological Site is in İzmir, Türkiye — Teos Harabeleri, Sığıcak Mahallesi.
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