Ancient Cities
Remains of ancient civilizations.
Ancient Cities guide
This category includes 326 published Ancient Cities places with location, transport and practical visit details.
Donuktaş
Donuktaş, located in Tarsus's Tekke Neighborhood, is an ancient temple ruin that has attract…
Ayatekla Ruins
Located in the Meryemlik area of Silifke district, Mersin, Ayatekla Ruins is one of the impo…
Pityussa / Dana Island
Located off the coast of Silifke district in Mersin, approximately 2.5 kilometers from the s…
Olba Ancient City
Located 4 km east of Uzuncaburç in Silifke district of Mersin, Olba Ancient City is one of C…
Yumuktepe Mound
Located in the heart of Mersin, Yumuktepe Mound, with a history dating back to 7000 BCE, is …
Alahan Monastery
A 5th-century Christian monastery complex built on the slopes of the Taurus Mountains at an …
Maiden's Castle
Rising on a small islet just a few hundred meters off the coast in Mersin's Erdemli district…
Soli Pompeiopolis Ancient City
An ancient city in the Mezitli district of Mersin, famous for its Roman-era columns rising r…
Kanlı Divane Archaeological Site (Kanytellis)
An ancient city built around a massive sinkhole in the Erdemli district of Mersin. With a hi…
Gültepe Necropolis
Located 2 km from Kocaeli's İzmit district along the TEM highway, the Gültepe Necropolis is …
Uzuncaburc (Diocaesarea) Ancient City
Hidden in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, approximately 25-30 km from Silifke distric…
Tilmen Höyük
Located in the İslahiye district of Gaziantep and boasting a history of nearly 5,000 years, …
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