Colossal columns rise upright at the restored Temple of Athena in Assos. Their distinctive shape is Doric; they were originally erected in the 6th century BC. From this point the cliff drops 800 feet into the Aegean Sea. As you might imagine, the vista is spectacular!
Sailors approaching this site recognized its distinctive outline. The ancient harbor is tucked into rock in the shadows below.
Assos has a deep history that stretches back to the Early Bronze Age. Its most famous resident? The philosopher Aristotle. Its most famous visitor? The Apostle Paul. Check out Acts 20:13.
We're headed back to Assos, Troy, Istanbul and other sites in Western Türkiye in 2026. Will you join us? Follow the link here.