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Akkale Archaeological Site

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Akkale Archaeological Site

Erdemli, Mersin

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An archaeological site near the shore known for a large two-story Byzantine-period building complex and its giant cisterns.

Its story

Akkale is interpreted as a palace or mansion complex dated to the Late Roman–Early Byzantine period. The most striking elements of the building are its intact cisterns and stone staircases. As it is close to the shore, it is thought that there was a settlement around it living from sea-borne trade and agriculture.

Key facts

Admission
Open area
Getting there
Between Erdemli and Kumkuyu, beside the D400
Visit duration
30–45 min

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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36.52889, 34.22278

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akkale | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14906213