Located in the charming town of Sığacık, one of the Aegean region's most picturesque settlements, Ancient Teos lies south of the modern town. As one of the most significant cities of the Ionian civilization, Teos was built around the Acropolis and extended southward to the ancient harbor district.
The temple dedicated to Dionysus, dating from the 2nd century B.C., stands as the city's largest monument and most important surviving structure. The remains of the Hellenistic theatre and Odeon from the Ancient Greek period are still clearly visible today, along with traces of the Hellenistic fortification walls.
By the 3rd century B.C., Teos had become an important cultural and artistic center. Serving as a gathering place for Ionian artists and actors, the city was the first seat of the Ionian Actors' Guild, which performed throughout various locations. The most famous native of Teos was the celebrated lyric poet Anacreon (570-478 B.C.).