In this
pages you will find some important historical events
in ancient Troad (Troas) where the
region that includes Babakale .
Please click on the topics and pictures to see
detailed
pages .
ARISTOTLE IN ASSOS : 348-345 BC
The great philosopher
Aristotle
have lived for 2 years in ancient city of
Assos
where is only 25 km far away from Babakale.
Aristotle
accepted the ruler Hermias' of
Assos
invitation. He founded a philosophy school and
gethered a group of philosopher in
Assos.
He got married
the niece and adopted daughter
of Hermias and got a daughter in Assos. You can see now Assos
and ruins of philosophy school and walk in the
ancient streets in which Aristotle and his wife
Pythias walk hand by hand ....
(Click here for details)
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Aristotle and Alexander |
Aristotle |
Assos |
THE
BATTLE OF GRANICOS (GRANIKOS) : 334 BC
The
Granicos Battle
between
Alexander The Great and Persian King Darius III
is an important event in history. Now you can
see the
River of Granicos
(Today KOCABAS river ) and the area of the battle (Near
BIGA town) only 150 km far away from Babakale.
(Click here for details)
THE
MISSIONARY JOURNEYS OF PAUL TO TROAS AND ASSOS
50-54
AND
54-58 AD
Both in his 2nd and 3rd missionary journeys, St
(Apostle) Paul came to
Alexandria Troas
(30 km far away from Babakale). And also he stayed in
Assos
(25 km far away from Babakale) for a while in his 3rd
missionary journey. Now you can see the ruins in good
conditions both
Troas
and
Assos
You can also walk the ancient roads where St Paul
walked. (Click here for
details)
