Smintheion; In Search of Apollo Smintheus _{In Search of Apollo Smintheus}

This book, prepared by the Director of Excavations at Smintheion, Prof. Dr. Coşkun Özgünel, and his colleagues, contains the findings of a 33-year long adventure from 1980 up to the present involving the excavation and the restoration of the ancient temple of Apollo Smintheus, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Beginning with the story of the Anatolian god, Apollo, this book takes us from the island of Tenedos (Bozcaada) to the shores of Lydia and reveals peace, harmony, artistry, and the significance and greatness of humanity in Anatolia. Under the aegis of Prof. Dr. Coşkun Özgünel, the Director of Excavations, this work entitled ?Smintheion: In Search of Apollo Smintheus", was prepared by Prof. Dr. Turan Takaoğlu, Prof. Dr. Zeynep Çizmeli-Öğün, Asst. Prof. Dr. Davut Kaplan, Asst. Prof. Dr. Tayyar Gürdal, and Dr. Tolga Özhan. (from the preface)