Aizanoi

Aizanoi is an ancient Greco-Roman city in what is now Kütahya Province, western Turkey, notable for substantial Roman-period public architecture. Its preserved monuments include a large temple, market structure and civic buildings that illustrate Roman urban planning in Anatolia.

Key on-site remains are the Temple of Zeus - a prominent stone temple with a preserved podium and column bases - and the macellum, a multi-room market building uncovered and conserved in modern excavations. Visitors also encounter a large Roman stadium and other public structures that demonstrate the city’s civic functions.

Aizanoi developed from Hellenistic into Roman urban form and saw major construction during the Roman imperial period, when public buildings and monuments were erected. Modern archaeological work has focused on excavation and conservation of the principal monuments and inscriptions.

The ruins lie near the modern town of Çavdarhisar in Kütahya Province, western Turkey, set in agricultural lowlands with road access from regional centers.

• Roman monuments: Major Roman-period monuments survive in good condition, notably the Temple of Zeus and a well-preserved macellum, making the site important for Roman provincial archaeology.
• Location and access: The archaeological site is located near the modern village of Çavdarhisar in Kütahya Province and is accessible from regional roads and day trips from surrounding towns.

What to See #

• Temple of Zeus: A large temple dedicated to Zeus from the Roman imperial period; the stone podium and columns remain among the best preserved Roman temple remains in Anatolia.
• Macellum (Roman market): A multi-story Roman market building (macellum) with preserved marketplace plan and sections of original facades uncovered during modern excavation and conservation work.
• Stadium and public buildings: A stadium and other public buildings from the Roman period, including baths and an agora area that attest to the city's urban scale in antiquity.