European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 23, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Pillars from Izmir s agora stand in tribute to its entrepreneurial spirit. Through the years it s been Good for business Quot Istanbul o Ankara Turkey ? Izro Ajir Cyprus syr a j Iraq  Sta a Lebanon by Deedee Arrington Doke assistant City editor Many of the sightseers  business executives who visit Izmir Turkey go to Steep themselves in a throng of humanity All pursuing the perfect bargain either in the crowded corridors of the Konak the open air Bazaar or in modern offices along the City s Harbor. But those Are not the Only places to look. The spirit of capitalism is never More than a doorway away in this exotic Seaside City Home to 2 million people. It s been a commercial Center for much of its More than 2,000 years say historians who have charted the existence of Turkey s third largest City through its various rulers  names. The business sense of old Izmir once known As Smyrna lives on in its Back streets. A wander through the streets  alleyways is sure to produce an encounter with entrepreneurial youngsters who still sell vegetables  fruit  guard herds of goats. For a better look at Izmir s commercial past head for the marketplace or agora remains of which archaeologists unearthed in 1932. A situated in Izmir s Nama gah neighbourhood the agora is believed to have been built toward the Middle of the second Century . And destroyed by an earthquake in 1 78, As was much of the City. Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius later rebuilt the agora  portraits of him  his wife Faustina adorn the 111,1 ret p i a c e s re n Ewa i. Also in the agora is a Muslim cemetery. Crave stones carved from the agora s Marble columns Are topped with a variety of styles of turbans. The turbans identify the occupations of the men Laid to rest there. After strolling around the agora take a horse  Carriage to Kadi female a Hilltop Citadel South of the City Lor a different View. A of that perspective author Tom Brosnahan opined Quot actually the agora is a lot More impressive when seen from the top of the Mountain on the Walls of the fortress where it appears As a big empty Patch of land among a Jumble of tile roofs a Peculiar sort of  it is the spot where Izmir s past meets the present  it is business As usual. Admission to the agora costs about $1 in turkish lira to reach the ancient marketplace Cross Fevzi Pasa from either cumhur yet Square or Fevzi Pasa Bulgari near the Abadan Oteliu. Walk toward the Citadel on Gazi Osman Pasa Bulgari. The name of which will change to egret Pasa Maddesi the agora is on a Side Street called 920 soak Oft egret Oasa Maddesi. A amps photos by Ken George in top photo a couple of children share their Home with a Herd of goats. Above a garbage collector prepares to set off for work with Basket bearing donkeys which Are skilled at navigating Izmir s a reefs. 12 stripes Magazine january 21, 1992 a Young businessman peddles fruits  vegetables on a Side Street. Modern Murhp from Izmir Sharbor which has provided a Safe port to ships bringing the City Trade for More than 2,000 years january 21, 1992 stripes Magazine