Ancient Legian town Temera (Telmera, Termerea) located on the Asarlık Hill between Turgutreis and Mandra Village, was one of the richest of the eight Lelegian towns before Myndos was founded1. The city was surrounded by thick fortifications, which remains are still visible traced in some places.According to Greek mythology, it was founded by Termerus, after whom it was named.
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- The Geography of Strabo. Literally translated, with notes, in three volumes. London. George Bell & Sons. 1903.
- George E. Bean, Turkey Beyond the Maeander. An Archaeological Guide, London Ernest Jersey 1971, p.98 - 99
- Diler, Adnan. “EARLY IRON AGE TERMERA (ASARLIK).” KARIA ARKHAIA La Carie, Des Origines à La Période Pré-Hékatomnide, 2019. https://www.academia.edu/42482721/EARLY_IRON_AGE_TERMERA_ASARLIK_