Ayvacık

Ayvacık lies among the hills of the Troad, above the northern shore of the Gulf of Edremit. To its south, ancient Assos occupies a steep height overlooking the sea and the island of Lesbos. The temple of Athena crowned its summit, while streets and walls descended toward the harbour. The village of Behram later grew among the remains, preserving a place of settlement on the old acropolis.