Antandros Fest opens with the theme ‘Knucklebones’
BALIKESİR
Steeped in 8,000 years of history, the ancient city of Antandros — nestled in the northwestern province of Balıkesir’s Edremit district — is gearing up for its second Antandros Ancient Festival on June 26–28.
Famous as the launching point of the Trojan hero Aeneas’ epic voyage and drawing over 15,000 visitors each year, the site in Edremit’s Altınoluk neighborhood will bring the past to life this summer by celebrating ancient games and their deep Aegean roots.
Organized with the support of the Culture and Tourism Ministry, this year’s main theme of the festival has been set as “Knucklebones.”
