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Magarsus Ancient City is an ancient city located in the Dört Direkli area, approximately 4–5 kilometers west of Karataş district and around 49 kilometers south of Adana city center, Türkiye. Thought to have been founded in the 7th century BCE, Magarsus served as a significant settlement in the historical region of Cilicia and was continuously inhabited during the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. The city is commonly referred to as "Mallos" in ancient sources, and Magarsus functioned as

Hidden along the shore of Lake Bafa in Kapıkırı Village, part of the Milas district of Muğla, lies a mysterious ancient city: Herakleia. Once connected to the sea, the city lost its bay to alluvial deposits brought by the Menderes River and now rests beside the lake. It derives its name from the famous Greek hero Heracles. But here you will find not only tales of heroism, but also temples, theaters, rock paintings, and a vast city enclosed by walls.Short History of the CityThe history of Herakle