History and archaeology / Ancient city
Soli Pompeiopolis Ancient City
Mezitli, Mersin
One of the important coastal cities of Cilicia, with its colonnaded street and ancient harbor.
Its story
Soli is a port city accepted as having been founded in the 7th century BC by colonists from Rhodes. Ruined by pirate attacks, the city took the name Pompeiopolis when it was refounded by the Roman commander Pompey. The columns standing today, the traces of the harbor breakwater and the street uncovered by excavations reflect the city's glorious period. According to ancient writers, the word 'solecism', meaning a grammatical error, is also derived from the city's name.
Key facts
- Admission
- Free/open area (excavation periods vary)
- Getting there
- Mezitli, Viranşehir neighborhood; city bus
- Visit duration
- 45 min–1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Traveling with kids
Location
36.74194, 34.54000
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soli_(Cilicia) | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q656954