History and Names of Euromos
Known in antiquity as Εὔρωμος and Εὔροωμος, Euromos was also referred to throughout history by various names such as Europus, Europos, Eunomus, Eunomos, Philippi, and Philippoi. The city’s earlier names were recorded as Kyromus and Hyromus.
An ancient Carian city in Anatolia, Euromos is known to have been built by Euromos, the son of Idris of Caria. Sources suggest that the city’s foundation dates back to the 8th century BC.
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Geographical Location
The ruins of the ancient city are located today 12 kilometers northwest of the Milas district in Muğla province, near the Kızılcakuyu neighborhood.
The settlement was established at the foothills of the Ilbıra Mountains, which run parallel to Mount Latmos.
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