
Silifke’s Yogurt is a folk song deeply integrated into the local culture of the Silifke district of Mersin Province. The folk song addresses the role of animal husbandry and particularly yogurt production in daily life and social relations in the Silifke region. Originating in oral culture, the piece was later collected and incorporated into the repertoire of Turkish folk music.Repertoire and Musical CharacteristicsSilifke’s Yogurt folk song is registered under repertoire number 1657. Its region
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Beyza Nur YILDIZ

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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Melikcan BUDAK

Imagine a fairy-tale castle glowing amid the waves, right at the heart of the sea. Kız Kalesi is a mesmerizing structure that appears to float on the water like a ship.Mersin’s turquoise waters rise this castle, one of the most beloved places for children and travelers alike, thanks to both its legends and its striking appearance.Where Is This Castle in the Middle of the Sea?Kız Kalesi is located in the Erdemli district of Mersin province. It was built on a small islet approximately 600 metres f
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Zerrin Bayar

The armed attacks that occurred on 18 May 2026 in the districts of Tarsus and Çamlıyayla in Mersin are recorded as incidents resulting in six deaths and eight injuries. The attacks were carried out in quick succession at different locations, prompting security forces to launch a large-scale operation.Beginning of the AttacksThe incidents are reported to have first begun in the Darıpınarı Neighborhood of Çamlıyayla district. According to allegations, the attacker, identified as Metin Ö., opened f
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Zeynep Gül
MeMersin Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium built in the Yenişehir district of Mersin on a place site for the 2013 Mediterranean Games. With a capacity of approximately 25,534 spectators, stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the games and subsequently became the home venue for Mersin İdman Yurdu’s home matches space.Architectural and Technical FeaturesThe Mersin Stadium, constructed on a 55,000 m² area on, features a distinctive modern design. The stadium’s exterior façade takes th
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Burak Enes

Mersin’s Mut district is home to a place so close to the sky that you might believe you can touch the clouds. Perched at an elevation of exactly 1300 meters on the steep slopes of the Taurus Mountains, the Alahan Monastery overlooks the valley like an eagle’s nest. This stone city, which has stood since the dawn of the year, awaits its visitors like a tale whispered from the depths of history.Where Is the Stone City Among the Clouds?This remarkable structure lies on a cliffside overlooking the G
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Zerrin Bayar

Kız Kalesi, also known as Deniz Kalesi, is situated on a small islet approximately 600 metres off the coast of Kızkalesi Village in the Erdemli district of Mersin. small serves as the symbol of the neighbourhood and is located 60 kilometres southwest of Mersin. According to historical sources, the castle was built in 1199 by I. Leon; this date is derived from an inscription on the castle itself. Additionally, according to Herodotus, city, it was founded by the Cypriot Korykos. Korykos first appe
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Muhammed Samed Acar

Gözne Castle is a medieval fortress located on steep rocky cliffs at an elevation of 1085 to 1400 meters in the village of Gözne approximately 29 to 30 kilometers north of Mersin place. Comprising two distinct structures castle it attracts attention due to its location and architectural features. It lies along the route leading to Çandır Castle and served as part of a defensive network alongside Belenkeşlik Castle on Soğucak Yaylası and Sinap Castle on Ayvagediği Yaylası together police station.
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Muhammed Samed Acar

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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AnTitiopolis is an ancient settlement located within the boundaries of the Anamur district of Mersin province in Türkiye. Based on archaeological surveys conducted between 1964 and 1968 in the Cilicia region by George Ewart Bean and Terence Bruce Mitford, the area now occupied by the modern village of Kalınören has been identified as Titiopolis. The ancient city contains remains from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods and is described in ancient sources as an independent site not subord
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