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Photograph 2 - A general view of the Agora 
As indicated by the findings of the excavations, the structure 
consisting of a basement and two floors surrounded with 
porticos on three sides is situated around a courtyard of 123 
metres in the east-west direction having a free access, with the 
North Structure and the East and West Structure respectively 
being 29 m and 17.8 m wide. The basement, actually originating 
from the slope of the land, has a very interesting construction 
with its arches in the shape of the Christian cross. It is known 
that in the North Structure the shops are lined on a street and a 
number of 28 rooms open to a vestibule here with columns 
(Naumann & Kantar, 1950a). There is no reliable information as 
to the location and the characteristics of the South Structure. 
Photograph 3 - The Basement contruction of the West 
Structure in the Agora 
The three-dimensional impact of the structure is perceived 
solely through the 13 columns of the West Structure and the 
Faustina Gate. 
Photograph 4 - Faustina Gate 
Excavations in the Agora are presently continuing and the 
findings lead to a great deal of information regarding the history 
of Izmir. The area being one of the most important antique 
remains discovered in the city, a list of possible works to be 
carried out is as follows: 
Exterminating by regular use of pesticides the plants 
giving harm to the structure, 
Revealing every part of the structure by means of a 
comprehensive research, 
Due to the fact that the 13 columns in the West 
Structure fail to reflect the real height of the Agora, 
initializing a new formation based on the restitution 
so that a three dimensional sense will be achieved and 
the edge of the top cover will be partially included, 
Following a comprehensive act of nationalization to 
the south of the structure, determining the location of 
the South Structure based on information to be 
derived from the ancient road systems, and 
undertaking a testing excavation in the area. 
Enabling viewers to visualize the structure in its 
original scale by having a small scale model on 
display, 
Taking precautions as to the conservation of insitu 
works revealed during the excavations (such as the 
conservation of mosaic wall tiles), 
The anastylosis of the structure at the end of an 
organized, long-term excavation, 
Re-designing the area as an open air museum to host 
cultural activities harmless to the structure. 
Excavating the underground road connections in the 
Agora, Theatre and Kadifekale area. 
In addition to the above suggestions regarding the Agora, this 
paper also includes certain concentrated studies on its 
surroundings. 
1.1 Access To The Agora 
It is recommended that the Anafartalar Street and the side 
streets numbered 920, 943 and 816 providing access to the 
Agora from the ikiçeçmelik Street be renovated and new floor 
covering be installed, while also tending to the green factor, 
water element and building façades. The routes mentioned 
within the scope of the study have been included with their 
present states as well as those being suggested. 
Figure 2 - Facade from the 943' d street