Thank you for your presentation. I have visited these sites many many times, and I am convinced that Priene and Miletus are two archeological sites who are much more difficult to understand for the average visitor than other sites (Ephesus , Didyma to name a few), unless you have a solid background in archeology. Here is a situation for which the sole passion is just not enough.
That is a spectacular theater and judging by the view behind the trees, built on a carefully selected spot to provide a breathtaking backdrop. Greek theaters have the most impressive landscapes, but since they were always set into hillsides, it would reason that other hills will be nearby. Once Romans invented concrete, scenery was not even a factor so much as location, with many theaters placed in the heart of a city on flat ground.
Nice video. We as a Dutch family were there in the summer from 1987. Very interesting and very warm. It was told that because of chopping so much trees, the ground eroded and thus the harbour was slowly closed by slib. Then there was less trade and it became to warm. When some columns are re-erected, you have a better view/imagination of how such a city look liked.We were also in Milet, that summer.
He is a professor, author and indeed a tour guide. While the video may have a similar feel to a tour guide channel, this is a historian's channel that also provides some of the most informed tours you will find. It's worth looking into the archived videos to see the entire body of work. It really is impressive.
Ive been there! The ruins of ancient Ionia are gorgeous and a joy to visit.
Thanks for sharing and rekindling memories from decades past.
Love these! It's what I wanted to do 25 years ago, glad you're doing it.
Lots of interesting sites. Personally i enjoyed Kameiros on Rhodes as its very old. And Aleria on Corsica with the museum was quite nice.
Amazing.
Thank you for your presentation. I have visited these sites many many times, and I am convinced that Priene and Miletus are two archeological sites who are much more difficult to understand for the average visitor than other sites (Ephesus , Didyma to name a few), unless you have a solid background in archeology. Here is a situation for which the sole passion is just not enough.
That is a spectacular theater and judging by the view behind the trees, built on a carefully selected spot to provide a breathtaking backdrop. Greek theaters have the most impressive landscapes, but since they were always set into hillsides, it would reason that other hills will be nearby. Once Romans invented concrete, scenery was not even a factor so much as location, with many theaters placed in the heart of a city on flat ground.
something about a port being made an un-port by a river named Meander...
... or maybe, perhaps, English has a habit of borrowing words and adjusting their meaning.
0:08 what do mean when you say 'the city was "moved"' ?
The whole population migrated and established a new settlement
I thought they put wheels on it and everybody pushed. 🤔
Why is there an opening down the middle of the road?
It was the sewer.
This stuff is so cool. Are you going to write another book?
to plan a Greek city, you must first build a universe.
Another amazing ancient site in Turkey
Enjoy watching your informational videos. You’re like the bob Ross of ancient history
Nice video. We as a Dutch family were there in the summer from 1987. Very interesting and very warm. It was told that because of chopping so much trees, the ground eroded and thus the harbour was slowly closed by slib. Then there was less trade and it became to warm.
When some columns are re-erected, you have a better view/imagination of how such a city look liked.We were also in Milet, that summer.
All of those pine trees and pine needles on the ground make it seem like an uncomfortable place to be
As opposed to all the rough and broken stone?
@@obsidianjane4413 The stones are historic so they get a pass
never heard of anyone being oppressed by trees before.
Turks will call this Roman
First! :)
This is similar to several other channels that give the standard tourist guide take. No thanks.
Ok ancient aliens did it
He is a professor, author and indeed a tour guide. While the video may have a similar feel to a tour guide channel, this is a historian's channel that also provides some of the most informed tours you will find. It's worth looking into the archived videos to see the entire body of work. It really is impressive.