title: Thera (Caria)
text: # Thera (Caria)
  
  Thera (Ancient Greek: Θήρα) was a town of Ancient Caria. It is mentioned by Arrian as one of the towns held by Orontobates.
  
  Its site is located near Yerkesik, Muğla Province, Asiatic Turkey.
  
  ## Archaeology
  
  In July 2022, archaeologists led by Prof. Dr. Abdulkadir Baran from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University announced the discovery of hellenistic theater in Thera dates to the 2nd century BC.
  
  