Ionians - Wikipedia When referring to populations, " Ionian " defines several groups in Classical Greece In its narrowest sense, the term referred to the region of Ionia in Asia Minor
Ionian | Definition Facts | Britannica Ionian, any member of an important eastern division of the ancient Greek people, who gave their name to a district on the western coast of Anatolia (now Turkey) The Ionian dialect of Greek was closely related to Attic and was spoken in Ionia and on many of the Aegean islands
Who were the Ionians of Ancient Greece? - World History Edu Ionian architectural styles, characterized by elegant proportions and decorative elements, influenced the broader Greek architectural tradition The use of columns, intricate friezes, and harmonious designs in Ionian buildings set aesthetic standards that were emulated throughout the Greek world
Guide to the Ionian Islands | Unforgettable Greece Scattered off the western coast of the Greek mainland to the south of the Peloponnese and east of the Italian Peninsula, the Ionian Islands are located in the Ionian Sea
IONIAN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of IONIAN is a member of any of the Greek peoples who settled on the islands of the Aegean Sea and the western shore of Asia Minor toward the end of the second millennium b c
Cultures | Ionians - History Archive The Ionians were one of the four major Greek tribes, along with the Dorians, Aeolians, and Achaeans They played a significant role in the development of Greek culture, particularly in the areas of philosophy, science, art, and politics
Ionia - World History Encyclopedia The Ionian Greeks outlasted the Western Roman Empire and then the Byzantine Empire, which fell in 1453 CE, and even the Ottoman Empire that controlled the region until 1922
Ionia - Wikipedia Ionian cities were identified by mythic traditions of kinship and by their use of the Ionic dialect, but there was a core group of twelve Ionian cities that formed the Ionian League and had a shared sanctuary and festival at Panionion
The Ionian Islands – Complete island Guide | Discover Greece The major islands of Greece’s Ionian Sea lived for centuries under Venetian rule and it shows in their castles and churches Carpeted with olive trees, pines and vineyards, the Ionian Islands are fertile and green, a stunning setting for award-winning white-sand beaches and peacock-blue waters
Ionian Islands – Travel Guide (Including How to Island Hop) This guide will give you a quick overview of each of the islands in the Ionian Sea and its highlights, and – crucially – how to travel to and between them (including ferry routes)