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Ancient City of Kilistra

Ancient City of Kilistra

(796 words)
December 5, 2025

The Ancient City of Kilistra is located within the boundaries of Gökyurt Village, in the Hatunsaray settlement (historically known as Lystra), district of Meram, Konya Province. Situated approximately 45–55 kilometers from the city center of Konya, Kilistra features a volcanic landscape similar to Cappadocia, a characteristic that enabled structures in the region to be carved directly into the rock. The Ancient City of Kilistra (Republic of Türkiye, Konya Governorship) " image-alternate="" image

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Kilistra Ancient City

Kilistra Ancient City

(737 words)
July 14, 2026

Ancient City of Kilistra is located within the boundaries of Gökyurt Village, in the Hatunsaray township (historically known as Lystra) of the Meram district in Konya. Approximately 45–55 kilometers from the city center of Konya, Kilistra features a volcanic landscape similar to that of Cappadocia, a characteristic that enabled structures in the region to be carved directly into the rock. History and Archaeological Development The historical origins of the Ancient City of Kilistra can be traced

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Kilistra Antik Kenti

Kilistra Antik Kenti

(613 words)
May 2, 2025

Kilistra Antik Kenti, Konya ili Meram ilçesine bağlı Hatunsaray (tarihi adıyla Lystra) beldesinin Gökyurt Köyü sınırları içinde yer almaktadır. Konya şehir merkezine yaklaşık 45–55 kilometre mesafede bulunan Kilistra, Kapadokya benzeri bir volkanik arazi yapısına sahiptir ve bu özellik, bölgedeki yapıların kayalara oyularak inşa edilmesine olanak tanımıştır. Tarihçe ve Arkeolojik Gelişim Kilistra Antik Kenti’nin tarihî geçmişi, bölgede bulunan seramik buluntular sayesinde Geç Tunç Çağı’na kadar

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