History and archaeology / Ancient city
Misis (Mopsuestia) Ancient City and Mosaic Museum
Yüreğir, Adana
An ancient city on the banks of the Ceyhan River attributed to the legendary seer Mopsos, and a small museum housing the Noah's Ark mosaic.
Its story
Mopsuestia is a city founded at a crossing point of the Ceyhan (Pyramos) that became an important bishopric in the Roman and Byzantine periods. In the museum, a mosaic from the floor of a basilica, decorated with Noah's Ark and animal figures, is preserved in situ. Excavations on the mound and its surroundings are still ongoing.
Key facts
- Admission
- Paid/Müzekart (Museum Pass) (museum)
- Getting there
- Adana–Ceyhan road, Misis neighborhood (~27 km)
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
36.95750, 35.61944
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mopsuestia | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555923 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misis_Mosaic_Museum | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6875685