ANCIENT CITIES İN TURKEY
Ancient settlements that were founded thousands of years ago and have ruins today are called Ancient City. Ancient cities are historical places that have survived thousands of years ago. Places that people use as settlements are unearthed by archaeologists. Places with historical places have cultural values. They can be added to the list of world cultural heritage by UNESCO. There are 75 ancient cities in Turkey. Its thousands of years of history have hosted civilizations. Ancient cities are generally seen in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. Ancient cities have reached today as the most beautiful ruins of history. One of the most important of these ancient cities category, which we will update day by day, is the ancient city of Ephesus in Izmir.
Turkey's popular ancient city; Ephesus
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And why? Because it has everything that should be in a city for its time. Streets, squares, inns, bazaars, and more… Ephesus is not only urbanized. Ephesus had religious importance due to being a port city during the Roman Empire, and a religious, administrative city due to hosting the Temple of Artemis. The harbor was under the ground for 1000 years as the earthquakes, the destruction of the Temple of Artemis, the Menderes River flooded due to rain and carried the soil. The port thus lost its importance. All these developments made it inevitable for the city to be abandoned. Ephesus, which was left alone for years, was discovered when archaeologists started the excavations by chance. Excavations lasted more than 100 years. The city is so large that after the excavations, we see only 20 percent of the city today. In fact, only the center of the city… It is thought that many places have not emerged in an area extending into Selcuk district and other nearby provinces since it has not been excavated yet. Who knows what else Ephesus will show us. It may even be enough to discover the highlights for now. Celsus Library, theater, Hillside Houses, Curetes Street, Hadrian's Temple, Harbor Street, Heracles Gate, Trajan Fountain, Agora, and Basilica are some of them. While Ephesus was in its golden age, do not forget that 250 thousand people live in these places you visit. You will be very excited to witness their lives. We recommend that you enter the ancient city of Ephesus, which has two entrances, from the upper entrance, the Magnesia Gate. Thus, you do not have to go up all the time and you travel around the city with less tiredness. Use our İstanbul transfer service to Izmir from Istanbul and Turkey's largest begins to explore the ancient city of Ephesus immediately.
Aspendos Ancient City
Aspendos, located in Belkıs Village in the Serik district of Antalya, was very important in its time, that is, we are talking about the 10th century BC because it is on the trade route. City; It consisted of a stadium, agora, theater, bath, cisterns, and shops. You can imagine that the most important structure dating back to the present day due to the earthquake and other natural disasters is the theater of 12 thousand people. While visiting the theater, you can also examine the agora, the parliament building, the monumental fountain, and the Hellenistic temple. The most distinctive feature of Aspendos Theater, known as one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in the world, is its awesome acoustics. Let's do an experiment together. Throw a coin on the floor in the middle of the stage. You will see that the sound of money reaches the person sitting in the top row of the theater. The theater, which has maintained this feature despite the years, has been hosting events such as shows and concerts in recent years. You can rent a car with a driver in Antalya to participate in enjoyable events and explore unique structures, accompanied by the fragrance of history.
Catalhoyuk Ancient City
Chatalhyuk (Çatalhöyük) is another place that greets the modern age with its 9,000-year history. This place is also the place of important changes such as the beginning of agriculture and hunting, beyond being an ancient city. Chatalhyuk, spread over an area of 14 hectares, proves how big this change can be. As the name suggests, the mounds are divided into two as east and west in the form of a fork. It is possible to come across murals, reliefs, sculptures, and other artistic elements symbolizing social organization and the transition to settled life in the eastern mound. On the western mound, you can see the cultural characteristics of the Chalcolithic period.
The most important structures that will attract your attention in Chatalhyuk are houses. These houses, built using mud brick and reed from a mixture of sun-dried mud and straw, give clues about the lives of people living in the Neolithic and Chalcolithic ages. It is known that the entrances and exits to this two-room, cellar, and glassless houses are provided by holes opened from the ceiling. This situation is an indication that the houses are adjacent to each other. This is also the beginning of the concept of the street, according to the sources. Another feature of these houses is that the houses are used for art production. Excavations in many ancient sites such as Gobeklitepe show us that art was done on other structures such as temples. Excavations in Chatalhyuk show that there is a continuous art-related production inside the houses. It is known that 8 thousand people live in these houses. Considering that each of them is engaged in art, and findings are proving this, a very serious work of art has been obtained. It is a question of why people devote so much time to art at home. Chatalhyuk (çatalhöyük), which still preserves its mysterious side, is in Chumra (Çumra) Plain. After using the intercity transfer service to Konya, you can rent a car and go to the ancient city. Chatalhyuk, one of the places where art emerged, bearing the traces of the transition to settled life with all its features, awaits you.
Zeugma Ancient City
Various ancient cities are similar to each other. Whichever one you go to, you will see the order brought about by urbanization centuries ago. Some ancient cities reveal themselves in different aspects such as art apart from urbanization. One of them is Zeugma Ancient City in Gaziantep. The things that are unearthed with the excavations made in these important villas in the old cities, which are remarkable with luxury villas of urbanization. So, mosaics. Zeugma Ancient City, where a separate mosaic is found in each dig, shows how art influenced a city centuries ago. Although the excavations continue, the artifacts excavated up to this day manage to impress you. One day, such a mosaic was removed from it that the world moved. We're talking about the Gypsy Girl, Zeugma's Mona Lisa. So what was the story of this Gypsy Girl? In 1998, a column was toppled in the Zeugma Ancient City and a treasure appeared from under the column. With her earrings, big eyes, tie on her head, and a crooked look, this was the Gypsy Girl. Fragments of the Gypsy Girl mosaic were missing, and over time it was discovered that these fragments were missed. These pieces, which emerged in America exactly 52 years later, were placed in the mosaic in 2018, that is, 20 years later. If your journey is from Istanbul to Gaziantep, you can visit the ancient city of Zeugma by using our private transfer service, and then you can visit the artifacts that were saved from being flooded by the Euphrates River, such as the Gypsy Girl, in the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, the world's largest mosaic museum.
Phaselis Ancient City
Phaselis, an ancient Lycian ancient city, is one of the pearls of Antalya not only with its history but also with its natural beauties. Phaselis is located in Phaselis Bay, which bears its name, which is one of the most wooded and beautiful bays of Antalya. This situation also shows why Phaselis was established here. It is known that the city was founded by the colonists of Rhodes on a small peninsula stretching into the Mediterranean. Another legend is that this city was established to ship the timber of the Taurus Mountains to Mediterranean ports. Some of the findings prove this claim. Considering the geographical location of the city, it is not difficult to understand that this is an important port city. While visiting the city, you can see that it has three harbors. The portraits of the city, agoras, and ancient ship descriptions on city coins prove that Phaselis is a commercial port. The ruins you will see today in Phaselis, which has been under the influence of many civilizations for centuries, belong to the Roman and Byzantine periods. These are located on both sides of the main street that connects the northern and southern ports that form the mainline of the city. Phaselis theater, which is a Hellenistic theater, is one of the most important places you should examine here. The slope behind the northern port is the city's cemetery. The most monumental ruins of today are the aqueducts in the city. You can also see three agoras in the city, one opposite the theater, the other two to the right of the main street leading to the south harbor. Inside the agora opposite the theater, you can examine the remains of a small Byzantine basilica. Two other important ruins of the city are two baths, one small and the other large, in the city square. By taking the Vip Transfer service to Antalya, you can both discover the ancient city of Phaselis and enjoy the sea in Phaselis bay.
Gobeklitepe Ancient City
Gobeklitepe is a place that we have heard a lot, especially in the last few years, as "the ground point of human history" and "the birthplace of civilization". It was understood in the excavations that started in 1963 and afterward that these discourses have strong bases. So much so that in every dig that hits the region, information that will rewrite history is reached. For example, the found temples prove that Gobeklitepe, which belongs to the Neolithic period, is the oldest and largest worship center in history. The facts of Gobeklitepe are not limited to this. The ruins show us that the wheat, which represents the transition to settled life, was also born here. Another thing that proves the settled life is that large boulders are transported here in shape. Because crowded communities wanted to be close to the worship center at that time. The mystery of Gobeklitepe does not end with these. If you want to get more detailed information about Gobeklitepe, you can read the article on Gobeklitepe. You can have a Sanlıurfa Airport transfer reservation to discover the mystery of Gobeklitepe, located on the Tektek Mountains, about 12 kilometers northeast of Sanlıurfa.
Troy Ancient City
Located within the borders of Canakkale, at the foothills of Kaz Mountain, Troy both a mythological and a historical place. It has a mythological side because this is the city where the Trojan war, which is also described in Homer's Iliad, took place. To understand the city, it is necessary to know a little about this war. The Trojan War in Greek mythology is about the attack of the Greeks on the city of Troy in Anatolia as a result of the kidnapping of Helen, the wife of the King of Sparta, Menelaos of Troy. The Trojan Horse, which you encounter when you enter the ancient city, was built to sneak into the city to end the war. This wooden horse, which is hollow, was given to the other party to be put inside the walls. Unaware of the soldiers hidden inside the horse, the Trojans carried the horse to the city and started the celebrations. In the evening, the soldiers got out of the horse and started to plunder the city.
This ancient city, where the Trojan war took place, has been excavated at intervals since 1870. The excavations carried out in the city, where there are 9 different city layers, show that many civilizations lived here in different periods. If we look at the ruins, there are Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines among these civilizations. For this and more ruins, you can start touring the ancient city from Pithos Garden. A 20-ton granite stone awaits you here. It; It is known as the eternal stone of Troy and is known to be used as the symbol of the city. The most important place you should see in the ancient city is the Temple of Athena. Odeion, where council meetings and music shows are held, is one of the rare buildings that can be seen in Troy. You can also see theaters and baths in the city and take a short journey in history. You can reach Troy by taking a daily VIP car or limousine service close to Canakkale, Istanbul, and after the ancient city, you can visit the Canakkale Troy Museum, where the remains of the region are exhibited.
Assos Ancient City
The history of the ancient city of Assos BC. It goes back to the 6th century. The city in Ayvacık district of Çanakkale; was founded on an extinct volcanic hill 236 meters above sea level. The city, which initially moved towards the sea, showed a reverse development after the Ottoman Empire and thus Behramkale Village emerged. The discovery of the city started in 1981. The necropolis, the cemetery, was unearthed first in the excavations.
There are many places in the city that you should examine, such as Nekrapol. One of them is the Temple of Athena. This temple is said to be the first and only Doric temple built in Anatolia in the Archaic age. We recommend you to visit this temple, which is located at the highest point of the city, especially at sunset. At this time of the day, in the city, which is covered in red, the temple is the scene of fascinating images. You can sink the day here and then visit the Agora, Gymnasium, Stoa, and open-air theater parts of the city. Not to mention, among the rumors that Aristotle stayed here for 3 years and opened a philosophy school. Rent a comfortable Minibus to visit the ancient city of Assos, known to be one of the strongest Anatolian cities, preserved since the 17th century. Discover Balıkesir and Çanakkale with a professional English-speaking driver.
Hattusa Ancient City
It is located within the borders of the province of Corum today. It is located approximately 82 kilometers southwest of the city center. It was a city belonging to the Hittites, one of the most important civilizations in Anatolia. This ancient city, which is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is the place where the first written agreement in history and the "Kadesh Treaty" signed between the Egyptians and the Hittites was made. Hattusas (Bogazkoy) succeeded in making its name known for the first time with the excavations carried out in 18345. In the excavations, not only Hittite; Traces of civilizations such as Phrygian, Assyrian, Byzantine, Hatti, and Roman have also been found. Many structures such as relief works, inscriptions, cuneiform writings, castles, and temples in the region are waiting to be discovered by tourists. It is among the places you should definitely visit by participating in ancient city tours.
Goreme Ancient City
Goreme National Park is located in Nevşehir, within the borders of the Cappadocia region. The National Park is famous for its volcanic terrain. Fairy chimneys made of volcanic tuff are among the most well-known symbols of the region. In addition to these magnificent buildings, the Byzantine churches, monasteries, chapels, and winemaking houses in Goreme are also places to be seen. In addition to the trekking routes determined in the park, the magnificent view of the area can be watched with hot air balloon tours.
Goreme National Park, together with Cappadocia, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985 as a natural and cultural heritage. The list includes Goreme National Park, Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı underground cities, Karain Pigeons, Karlık Church, Yeşiloz Theodoro Church, and Soğanlı Archeological Site.
Magnesia Ancient City
between the ancient cities in Turkey, the first 5 rows compared to what is less well known but a city of high importance. Today, it is located on the Ortaklar Soke highway in Aydın province. The foundation of the Magnesia Ancient City BC. It dates back to the 4th century. M.S. Until the 12th century, it housed people living in it, but it is thought that the city was evacuated due to the epidemic diseases at that time. The city was a place surrounded by walls and had a grid-planned street structure.
Aphrodisias Ancient City
Although there are many cities called Aphrodisias, the most well-known of them is located in Aydın's Karacasu district. Dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, the ancient city, which was severely damaged due to its location in an earthquake zone, is still one of the many remains that have survived to the present day. The ruins of the ancient city, which were discovered by the coincidental disappearance of photographer Ara Güler in the region, have been restored through regular studies.
Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017 and brought to light by the excavations of archaeologist Kenan Tevfik Erim in 1961-1990, Aphrodisias was known in the Roman era with the goddess Aphrodite (Aphrodite) cult and got its name from him. Another feature of the city is that it established an important sculpture school thanks to the rich marble beds in the vicinity.
Myra Ancient City
Myra ancient city that can be included in the list of ancient cities in Turkey, located in Antalya's Demre named as the location. It is especially known for its magnificent rock tombs. In Myra Ancient City, which is accepted as the birthplace of Santa Claus, in other words, Saint Nicholas, the ancient theater still standing intact draws attention. We recommend those who go to Antalya to visit Myra Ancient City and especially to see the fascinating rock tombs.
Anavarza Ancient City-Adana
Anavar Ancient City, located in Adana Kozan and included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List, is the "invincible city". Covering an area larger than Ephesus Ancient City, the ancient city contains traces of different civilizations. Known as the largest city of antiquity, Anavarza amazes with the remains of the city that have been preserved until today, being the only example in the Cilicia Region with 3 entrances triumphal arch.
Knidos Ancient City
Knidos Ancient City is located in the holiday resort of Muğla named Datça. The most important feature of Knidos Ancient City is that it was highly developed in terms of science and art in its time. As a matter of fact, many scientists and artists emerged from the Ancient City of Knidos. Among these people, we can show important historical personalities such as Eudoksus, Euryphon, Polygnotos, and Sostratos. As in most Hellenistic and Roman Ancient Cities, Knidos Ancient City contains various theaters and temples.
Laodikeia Ancient City
The ancient city of Laodicea, located within the borders of Denizli province today It was established between the years 263-261. Excavations continue intensely today in the city and different historical artifacts and structures continue to be unearthed every day. Two theater ruins, a church mentioned in the Bible, many mosaics, and many more are waiting for you in the city.
Olympos Ancient City
Olympos Ancient City, which was founded in the Hellenistic period, is within Antalya recipes. This ancient city, which is among the most important port cities of its period in the region, reflects the traces of the Lycian period, including the Roman period. It is one of the important places where both nature and history are intertwined.
Xanthos Ancient City
Located in Fethiye, Xanthos Antique City is located only 4 km away from Letoon Ancient City, another ancient city in the region. Therefore, those who have time can visit both ancient cities one after another. One of the most important cities of its period, Xanthos Ancient City was the administrative center of Lycia. History BC. This historical heritage dating back to the 8th century has also hosted civilizations such as the Byzantine Empire in the course of history. Accordingly, different cultural and historical heritage can be observed in Xanthos Ancient City. So much so that the ancient city of Xanthos, Turkey is situated in between the historical places located in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Pergamon Ancient City
Pergamon Ancient City is located within the borders of Pergamon, a district of Izmir today. It was first discovered in the 1870s by German engineer Carl Humann, who worked in railway construction in Western Anatolia. There is also a Roman settlement area in the northwest of Pergamon Ancient City between Bergama Stream. There was an amphitheater for 50 thousand people and a theater for 30 thousand people in the area in question. Today, there are ruins called the Wrapped Gate.
Miletos Ancient City
Mileto's ancient city is among the must-see places among the ancient cities in Turkey. Today, it is within the borders of the Soke district of Aydın province. In other words, it is very close to the Magnesia Ancient City, which allows seeing both of them one after another. The history of the city dates back to the Polished Stone Age. This city, which has a magnificent amphitheater, is shown among the ancient cities that are also important in terms of philosophical history. It is among the places you can see within the scope of ancient city tours
Aizanoi Ancient City
It is 57 km from the Kutahya city center. It is in Cavdarhisar district at a distance.
Aizanoi was rediscovered by European travelers in 1824 and studied and described in the 1830s / 40s. In 1926 the excavations of the German Archeology Institute started under the direction of M. Schede and D. Krecker. Studies, which started again in 1970, are still being carried out.
On both sides of Kocaçay, which was called Penkalas in antiquity, a large part of the building remains from Aizanoi are works from the Roman Empire Period. Two of the four bridges connecting the two sides in antiquity serve the pass even today. The construction of the Temple of Zeus was made by M.S. It started in the second quarter of the 2nd century. The infrastructure under the building is thought to be the cult place of the Goddess Kybele of Anatolia, which was worshiped in Aizanoi under the name of Meter Steunene in previous studies. Agora (2nd century AD), a bathhouse (2nd century AD) with a colonnaded courtyard and rich decorations in front are among the other buildings. The Stadion-theater combination in Aizanoi is unlike any other. How big the city is understood from the size of the necropolises surrounding it. Various types of tombs are seen in the necropolis; These include numerous sarcophagi, door-shaped tombstones typical of Phrygia and Aizanoi (2nd century AD).
Aslantepe Ancient City
Aslantepe Mound, Malatya has located 7 km away from the center, one of the largest mounds in Turkey. It is known that the place, which has a height of about 30 meters, was used from 5,000 BC to the 11th century AD. It is also among the data obtained that this place was a Roman village in the following years.
Many artifacts were found during the excavations initiated by the French in 1932. Among the remains is a temple from 3,600 BC, a palace from 3,300 BC, numerous seals, and metal objects.
Telmessos Ancient City
Telmessos is an ancient city founded near Fethiye, named after the son of the god Apollo. Today, although the ancient ruins remain under this charming city, it is possible to see some recovered pieces. Telmessos Ancient City, at the foot of Mendes Mountain, offers its visitors both historical and natural beauties with its theater, rock-cut tombs, and deep blue sea.
It is estimated that Telmessos Ancient City was founded in the 3rd millennium BC. The city, which is the first settlement in Fethiye, is reached by climbing close to a hundred smooth steps. The most magnificent rock tomb in the ancient city belongs to sie Amintas. In the middle of the left column of the rock tomb, "Herpamiasoğlu Amintas" is written in the 4th century BC alphabet. There is no clear information about who Amintas is.
Limyra Ancient City
Limyra is an ancient city located in Antalya's Finike district, which was once known as the capital of the Lycian Civilization. The city, where many artifacts can still be seen, is among the places abandoned due to Arab raids even though it was the center of the bishopric in the Byzantine period.
The history of the city, formerly known as Zemuri, dates back to the 5th century BC. The city, which gradually became richer in time, became the head of the Lycian Union established against the Persians and became the place where the fire of freedom was lit in Lycia.
Alacahoyuk Ancient City
Alacahoyuk is located 45 km away from Çorum. It has 14 residential areas from 4 different cultural phases in Alacahöyük. There are traces of the Chalcolithic, Old Bronze, Hiti, and Phrygian periods in the city. For the first time in 1835, W.C. Introduced by Hamilton, the place has become a frequent destination for travelers and scientists who have visited Central Anatolia throughout history.
Among the important works found as a result of researches especially after 1935 are the ceremonial symbol Hittite sun and the Hittite sun with deer symbolizing peace. Many of the artifacts obtained in Alacahöyük excavations are exhibited in the Anatolian Anatolian Civilizations Museum.
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Sardis Ancient City
Sardes Ancient City is a settlement located in the Salihli district of Manisa and known as the capital of the Lycian Kingdom. The city, which was an important center in the Hellenistic and Roman periods, is also known as the center of the diocese in the Byzantine period. Sardis Ancient City is also famous for its nearby Bintepe Tumuli.
Among the buildings that should be seen in the ancient city are the Bath Gymnasium Complex and the Temple of Artemis. The city, which was founded in 1300 BC and destroyed in 1200 AD, is 9 km from Salihli center and 82 km from İzmir. The ancient city is spread over both sides of the Izmir-Ankara highway.
Simena Ancient City
Simena is a small Lycian coastal city located between Kaş and Finike in Antalya. The history of the ancient city, also known as Kaleköy today, dates back to the 4th century BC. It is understood from the castle that survived until today and dominates the whole environment that it was a strategic point in its period.
From the castle located in the city, which can only be reached by sea, you can see the magnificent views of Kekova and its surroundings. Simena's most famous building is the medieval castle in good condition. When you enter the castle, you come across a breathtaking and enchanting blue. The smallest of the theaters in Lycia has a theater with 7 rows of seats and a capacity of 300 people.
At the back of the castle, there is a necropolis with many sarcophagi. When viewed from the castle, you can easily see the Lycian-type sarcophagi, breakwater, and building remains buried in the water on the left side of the village.
Hierapolis Ancient City - Denizli
It is known that the city, which was founded during the Pergamon Kingdom, was named after Hiera, the queen of Amazons. Due to its proximity to Pamukkale travertines, it is also developed in terms of tourism. It is one of the most important touristic areas of Denizli waiting to be visited with its healing waters and natural beauties. The ancient city Hierapolis, located about 20 kilometers from Denizli city center, is geographically located in the northern part of the province. Hierapolis Ancient City attracts a great deal of attention from tourists visiting the region, especially because of its religious buildings.
Patara Ancient City
Patara Ancient City is an ancient city located in Antalya's Kalkan town, which was the capital of the Lycian Union. With its history dating back to the 8th century BC, the city is among the places that are of great importance in terms of religion as well as trade. The main reason for this is that this is the birthplace of Saint Nicholas, known as Santa Claus.
It is known that Patara, one of the important cities of its time, lost its former power when the harbor was filled with sand. Since most of the buildings and artifacts in the city are also under the sand, the city visitors do not encounter many artifacts.
Sagalassos Ancient City
Sagalassos is one of the Pisidian ancient cities located near Ağlasun, which is adorned with the natural beauties of Burdur. The city, which was abandoned due to the unfortunate events in the 6th century AD and the subsequent Arab raids, is known as the favorite place of loves, passions, and emperors.
The city, which made its name known after the acquisition of Alexander the Great, is one of those who managed to carry many ancient artifacts to the present day. Sagalassos is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Asia Minor that has survived until today. Among the unearthed structures in the ancient city, the Neon Library, Hellenistic Fountain, Heroon, and Antonine Fountain are worth seeing.
Apart from these, the Lower and Upper Agoras, the Roman Baths, the Apollon Clarios, and Antonian Pius Temples, the Pillared Street, the Macellum, the City Villa, and the theater, many of which have been unearthed through excavations, are among the standing structures.
Perge Ancient City
Perge Ancient City is an ancient city located 18 km from Antalya, once the capital of the Pamphylia region. Numerous monumental buildings have been unearthed since 1946, in the place known to be among the richest and most beautiful cities in the Hellenistic period.
Many sculptures were found as a result of excavations in the ancient city, which is famous for its marble sculpting as well as its architecture. Perge Ancient City is one of the largest and most important ancient cities that have survived in the world with its historical assets and size. You can start your tour of Perge Ancient City by walking along with the ruins of the monumental city walls.
When you enter Perge Ancient City, you will be greeted by a Greek-Roman type theater built on the southern skirts of Kocabelen Hill. To the right of the asphalt road leading from the theater to the city, there is one of the best-preserved stadiums from ancient times.
Letoon, Ancient City
Letoon is an ancient city located 65 km from Fethiye. According to the stories told, there are three temples dedicated to Leto in the north, Artemis in the middle, and Apollo in the south in the city founded in the name of Leto, who was pregnant from Zeus. The city, which was included in the UNESCO List in 1988, was completely abandoned in the 7th century AD and turned into silence.
The theater, dating back to the Hellenistic period, leaning its back on the natural slope, is one of the structures that has survived to the present day. In the ancient city of Letoon, which was the religious center of Lycia in ancient times, there is a church-monastery complex with the temples of Leto, Apollo, and Artemis.
There is also a fountain, entrance gate, and holy road, a portico surrounding the sanctuary, and the remains of a theater dating to the Hellenistic Period. The Temple of Leto, the largest temple dedicated to Leto, mother of Artemis and Apollo, is located in the west of the ancient city.
Smyrna Ancient City
Dara Ancient City
Harput Ancient City
Harput Ancient City, which is like an open-air museum, is located in the Harput District in the northeast of Elazig. Included in the UNESCO Temporary List of Cultural Heritage in 2018, Harput's history dates back to the 20th century before Christ. Of course, the city, which has such a long history, has hosted many civilizations. Among them are Urartians, Medes, Persians, Byzantines, Sassanids, Mongols, Seljuks, Safavids, and Ottomans.
Castle, cave, and religious buildings are among the places to be seen in Harput Ancient City, which is one of the most touristic places of Elazig. M. Ö. Harput Castle, which was built on a rectangular plan by the Urartians in the 8th century, consists of inner and outer castle sections.
According to some rumors, milk was used instead of water in the mortar of the castle because there was a water shortage when the castle was built. For this reason, Harput Castle is also known as "Milk Castle". Dungeons, mint, living, and treatment areas were found in the castle during excavations.
The dungeon inside the castle is located at a depth of 36 meters and you can go down here using a hundred-step ladder. Also, ceramic pottery, kitchenware, metal arrowheads, bone objects, glass bracelets, and copper coins were removed from this region.
Nemrut Ancient city
The number of ancient cities we will give you is not over yet. One of these cities that you will continue by saying how much more we know there is a place as you read it is the ancient city of Nemrut. The ancient city in Adıyaman was built by the kingdom of Commagene between 69 and 32 BC. Along with the "lion horoscope" we are used to seeing in movies, it carries traces of Persian art and the Commagene kingdom.
Ani Ancient City
This valuable historical city, registered by UNESCO, is located within the borders of Ocaklı Village, approximately 42 kilometers from the Kars city center. Ani ruins and ruins are located to the west of the River Arpaçay forming a natural border between Turkey and Armenia.
Known as the "City of Thousand and One Churches" or "City with Forty Gates" due to the large number of churches and chapels it has, the name of Ani was first mentioned in the historical records as a place belonging to the Armenian beys in the 6th century. This ancient city has hosted many civilizations such as Bagratuni Armenians, Seljuks, Byzantine, and Ottoman over the years.
The most popular places to see in Ani, one of the most popular spots of the Eastern Express, are Ani Cathedral, Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Church, Surp Hripsime Monastery (Virgin Monastery), King Gagik Church, Lion Gate, Fire Temple, Menuçehr Mosque, Ani City Walls and Seljuk Caravanserai are coming.
Known as the Ani Cathedral, the Church of Virgin Mary or the Great Cathedral is one of the most preserved structures in the city. The architect of this beautiful church is Architect Tridat, who repaired the dome of the Hagia Sophia Church in Istanbul. This cathedral, which has Gothic architecture, fascinates people with its magnificence.
While you're there, be sure to see the Menuçehr Mosque, which is thought to be the first Turkish mosque in Anatolia. Its 99-stepped minaret that has survived until today is really impressive. Red and black stones have been added to the city walls, which are made of beige basalt stone. Heraldic coats of arms, talismanic animals, and various symbols adorn these walls, which were built to defend the city.
Hasankeyf Ancient City
Hasankeyf is a historical district of Batman, separated on both sides by the Tigris. The history of the district goes back to 12,000 years ago. It was declared a natural protected area in 1981. As a result of the flooding of the Ilisu Dam, the historical settlement was flooded in May 2020.
The name of this city, which is Hısnkeyfa, is translated as "Kayahisarı". It is stated from ancient history and tribes that such words mean "a place that is suitable for protection". Since the castle is made of solid stone, the expression Hasankeyf in various languages means "Stone Castle". When Hasankeyf was founded, has remained in the dark until now, and opinions about its establishment have not gone beyond being a possibility because of the insufficient information and data available. The geopolitical structure of the city, its importance, and the numerous caves used as dwellings show that Hasankeyf is a very old settlement center. Hasankeyf's history dates back to the ancient period. Hasankeyf; Being on an important road and waterway route between Diyarbakır and Cizre cities, the absence of wars and the passing of trade routes have made Hasankeyf a crossroads of cultures in one place. Since the Iranian and internal Asian cultures host the eastern Mediterranean, Mesopotamian, Roman, and Byzantine cultures, the Romans built a fortress in Hasankeyf to keep the Iranian border under control. When the Iranians conquered Mesopotamia in the third century AD, the Roman emperor Diocletian took action and took all Mesopotamia and the places to the east of the Tigris river. M.S. In 633, Hasankeyf was under the control of the Byzantines, and in 451, the Byzantines built the castle and the buildings for protection until the Muslims conquered the city.
Perre Ancient City
Located 4 km from Adıyaman city center and located in Pirin District, this ancient city is one of the five largest ancient cities of the Commagene Kingdom. This place also hosts one of the largest necropolis areas in our country. Monarita, the first wine brand in the world and exported, was also produced in this region and sent to all over the world. In this area, the 17-meter water cistern, rock tombs, and the Roman Fountain are worth seeing.
Artemia Ancient City
Known as the summer palace of the Commagene Empire and located closest to Mount Nemrut, this ancient city hosts 3 important sites. Turkey's largest single part of the Constitution was written as graffiti and wall Commagene, the natural refrigerator can rarely see in the world, finally, reliefs of Antiochus and Heracles's stuck in this area are also available. Admission is free. Artemia Ancient City Location
Apart from that, Nemrut Mountain and King Sculptures and Karakuş Tumulus are described as Mausoleum, so we were not included in this category
Private Transportation For Discover Ancient Cites
While visiting ancient cities, make a trip plan first, so the local English-speaking driver makes your work easier. Chauffeured for foreigners in Turkey does not end with the advantage count of renting a car.
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