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| Location: The ancient city of Phokaia is situated in the Foça District of Izmir. The modern Foça District was built on the ancient settlement, and it is connected to Izmir, which is the nearest metropolis, by a 72 km long motorway [Erdogan 2003:50]. |
| Geography and Environment: The city constitutes the northern section of Izmir and the gulf of Izmir. The district is surrounded by Manisa to the east, Gulf of Çandarli and Aliaga to the north, Menemen and the mouth of the Gediz River spilling into the Aegean Sea to the south, and the gulf of Izmir. The settlement area of the city is located on the promontory and the land to the east of this promontory. The high hills lying to the east, northeast and north provide a natural protection for the ancient city. The eastern section of the city walls were built on these hills. The city has similar characteristics to the other Ionian cities that were founded on the sea shore. The people of Phokaia were said to be involved in seafaring due to the location of the city [Erdogan 2003:50]. |
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