History and archaeology / Ancient city
Aphrodisias (Tisan) Ancient City
Silifke, Mersin
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A quiet coastal ancient city on the Ovacık Peninsula, known for the remains of a church with a mosaic.
Its story
The Aphrodisias of Cilicia was a small port city built on the narrow neck of the Ovacık Peninsula. The Byzantine-period church mosaic found in excavations is the settlement's most notable find. The surrounding Tisan coves offer a calm seaside break.
Key facts
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- ~40 km west of Taşucu, Tisan turn-off
- Visit duration
- 45 min
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
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36.15691, 33.69101
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodisias_(Cilicia) | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4779720 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3378806556