History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Beştaş (Dikilitaş) Monument
İznik, Bursa
An obelisk about 12 meters tall, belonging to a Roman funerary monument, on a hill north of İznik.
Its story
The monument known as Beştaş or Dikilitaş (the Obelisk) rises on a hill north of İznik, on the road to Elbeyli. According to its inscription, it was erected in the Roman period as a funerary monument for Gaius Cassius Philiscus. Made of stone blocks stacked on top of one another, the obelisk with its triangular cross-section is one of the most interesting Roman remains in the region. From its location a wide view opens over İznik Gölü and the town. It is also particularly good for photographs at sunset.
Key facts
- Height
- About 12 m
- Period
- Roman, 1st century AD
- Admission
- Free
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
40.48758, 29.70190
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dikilita%C5%9F_%28%C4%B0znik%29 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21524994