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Donuktaş

Tarsus, Mersin

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One of the largest building remains in Anatolia, consisting of the concrete core of a giant Roman-period temple.

Its story

The structure, long thought to be the tomb of an Assyrian king, was found through research to be the foundation of a large temple from the Roman imperial period. Its marble facing was removed over time, leaving huge masses of wall fused with mortar. Its dimensions show the wealth and importance of Tarsus in the Roman period.

Key facts

Admission
Open area
Getting there
East of central Tarsus
Visit duration
20 min

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography

Location

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36.91639, 34.90333

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donukta%C5%9F | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62026771