Libraries in Asia Minor in Hellenistic and Roman Period

In this study entitled "Libraries in Asia Minor in Hellenistic and Roman Period" the characteristics and the location of archive and library buildings, which have an important place in all periods throughout history, were studied. In this study, referring also to the pre-Hellenistic and pre-Roman periods, attention is drawn to the development of these structures. Not only the structure, but also the importance of archives and library buildings has been emphasized. With the invention of the writing, it became necessary to store information in developing civilizations. This requirement led to the emergence of libraries and archives in 3000 BC. Palaces, temples and private archives have emerged. Such types of structures, were mentioned in this study. These structures, which were important in every period, over time more developed and they were built in every civilization with intercultural interaction. The contents of whiting materials such as tablets, parchments and papyrus etc., unearthed in libraries and archives, were generally trade, politics, religion and literature. The Hellenistic and Roman archives and libraries of Asia Minor were analyzed according to their types, architectural features and location. However, since most of the library and archives belonging to the Hellenistic and Roman Periods in Asia Minor do not reach to the present day, the libraries and archives which are not architectural remains have known as much as the information transmitted by ancient sources. Keywords: Library, Archive, Development of Writing, Library Type, Hellenistic and Roman Period, Asia Minor