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Smyrna Agora
Agora yard include statues, monuments, numerous shrines used in ceremonies for various gods, and Exedras with marble seats.
Agora occupied an oblong space at the centre of the ancient city, in accordance with grid city plan in this area. This Agora was established in 4th century B.C.E., but most of the remains we find today are from Roman period Agora, rebuilt with support from Emperor Marcus Aurelius after the earthquake in 178C.E.
Agora achieved the form we see today in 2nd century C.E., and attained general characteristics until 7th century. Today we can only see a 129x83 metre part of the yard section. Most of the West Portico, and entire Basilica surrounding this area have been revealed. Two public buildings, City Council adjacent to West Portico and Mosaic Building, and a Roman bathhouse west of these buildings have been identified