
Elaiussa Sebaste Ancient City is an ancient settlement located within the boundaries of Ayaş Village in the Erdemli district of Mersin Province in southern Türkiye, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The settlement was initially established on a small island and later developed connections with the mainland. The name of the city is derived from the combination of the Greek word “Elaiussa,” meaning “olive grove,” and “Sebaste,” an honorific title given in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus.L
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Ancient City of Erythrai, İzmir are located within the boundaries of Ildırı Village in the Çeşme district, situated along the western coast of Anatolia as an Ionian settlementTürkiye Turizm Ansiklopedisi, “Erythrai Örenyeri ve Kazıları,” erişim 29 Ocak 2026, https://turkiyeturizmansiklopedisi.com/erythrai-orenyeri-ve-kazilari">【1】. The ancient city developed on a peninsula with direct maritime access, on the western part of the Urla Peninsula. Architectural remains of the settlement largely o
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Pınara, one of the important cities of the Lycian civilization, is located within the boundaries of the Fethiye district in Muğla province, in the Seydikemer region, place. Xanthos, Patara, Letoon and Tlos such as are among the leading Lycian cities, and Pınara stands out due to its geographical position and the original architectural remains it preserves. City, through its integration with the natural landscape and the roles it assumed during the historical process, carries significant traces o
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Anemurium is an ancient city located within the boundaries of the Anamur district in Mersin Province, on the southern coast of Türkiye. Its name is derived from the Greek word anemos (wind), forming the term Anemurion, meaning “windy cape.” Situated in the ancient region of Cilicia, the city is an archaeological site notable for its architectural remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods, its necropolis, and its social life areas.Interview on Anemurium Ancient City (Mersin Governorate)" youtu
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Blaundos Ancient City, located 40 kilometers from the provincial center, on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by deep valleys, belongs to the district of Ulubey and is situated northeast of the village of Sülümenli. This natural defensive feature has resulted in the city’s entrance being accessible only through a single towered gate on the northern side. The ancient city is situated in the region of Lydia, very close to the border of Phrygia.HistoryBlaundos was founded in the 3rd century BC
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Kütahya is a city located in the Inner Anatolia region of Türkiye, which has been home to numerous civilizations throughout history. city with roots extending back to 3000 BCE, possesses a rich heritage bearing traces of various cultures. Although known in antiquity as “Katiaenion,” the settlement gradually adopted its current name following the Turkish settlement of the region. Due to its geographical position and strategic value, Kütahya has changed hands many times throughout its history. The
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Located in Selçikler Village of Sivaslı district of Uşak, the ancient city was founded by the Roman Emperor Augustus in 20 BC under the name Sebaste. The city, which was one of the 12 important cities during the Roman Period, lived its most glorious periods during the Byzantine Period. Excavations carried out in the city between 1966 and 1978 uncovered churches from the Byzantine Period and surface surveys show that there has been uninterrupted settlement from the Early Chalcolithic Period to th
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Tralleis Ancient City is an ancient settlement located approximately one kilometer north of the city center of Türkiye, on a fertile plateau on the southern slopes of the Kestane Mountains (ancient Mesogis). The city is believed to have been founded by the Thracian Tralleis people and colonists from Argos. In ancient sources, it is referred to by various names such as Tralleis, Trallais, Tralla, Seleukeia, Antiochia, and Caesarea. Tralleis was an important center of production, trade, educati
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DaDaskyleion Ancient City is located in the Ergili neighborhood of Bandırma district in Balıkesir Province, approximately 2 kilometers east of the village center, on the southeastern shore of Lake Kuş (Bird Lake), in the area known as Hisartepe. It is situated near the famous Kuş Cenneti (Bird Paradise), a region renowned for its natural beauty, and occupies a strategically important geopolitical position.History and FoundationAccording to ancient sources, the city was named after Daskylos, a Lydi
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Attouda Ancient City is an ancient settlement located within the boundaries of Hisar Village in the Sarayköy district of Denizli Province, Türkiye. Strategically positioned between the ancient regions of Phrygia and Caria, the city became one of the significant urban centers during the Lydian Kingdom and later under the Roman Empire. Attouda is situated on a dominant hilltop in the local topography, near the present-day village of Hisar.Historical BackgroundThe history of Attouda Ancient City ex
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