Parion (also known as Parium) is an ancient city (3000 years old) in western Turkey. The city was named after the famed warrior Paris, son of King Priam of Troy (in Iliad, Homer's epic):):). There were a number of architectural structures, towers and four temples in the city. Recently, archaeologists unearthed a number of works of art including crowns of a prince or a king under that city, which were buried in four sarcophagi (stone coffins bearing sculpture and inscriptions).

Ancient Parion Coins (Courtesy: Snible)Inside the coffins, there were two crowns of a prince or a king who was believed to have lived some 2000 years ago, two golden coins bearing figure of the sun god and several other pieces of jewelry. Also unearthed were 150 pieces of works of art during the excavations. All these findings reveal the importance of Parion in ancient times.
The findings will be exhibited in the Canakkale Museum of Archaeology. Also, the ancient city of Parion is expected to be opened to tourism like famous ancient city of Efes (Ephesus):):).