Kolophon (Degirmendere) is one of the twelve fon cities. Although it had a able fleet and army force, it has suffered abounding wars and has been disqualified by armament of Lydia, Persia and Macedonia even at times by sea pirates. When Kolophon was destroyed by Lysimakhos in 302 B.C. its neighbouring city, Notion (Ahmetbeyli) acquired importance. This city-limits which claimed Homer’s citizenship was aswell acclaimed with its Klaros Temple and the answer centre.