[bushpilot1]

Was assigned to Izmir 79-80 when I was in the army. Met several archaeologists during my travels.

They were interested in Sardis, Ephesus, Miletus and others...not the site believed to be Troy.

Homer..the Illiad and Virgil the Aeneid.

Two years..in the area was a dream for me..

[ZULU]

Hattusas and the Hittites are interseting too.

Anatolia is a treasure trove of ancient history.

[texas booster]

I lived at Cigli AFB near Izmir during the late 60’s. Loved going on Boy Scout hikes thru the ruins. Totally amazed that the local Turks had no appreciation for them, except as ways to gain greenbacks from tourists.

By the time we left, the poppies were growing just past the base fences and there was no love for Americans if they ran out of dollars.