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Seleucia Pieria Ancient City

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Seleucia Pieria Ancient City

Samandağ, Hatay

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The ancient port city of Antakya; remains of walls, the harbor basin and a necropolis spread around Çevlik.

Safety warning

The remains are spread over a wide, unprotected area; carry water and a hat in the summer heat.

Its story

The city was founded by Seleucus I Nicator around 300 BC and became Antakya's gateway to the sea. The harbor, which became an important naval base in the Roman period, gradually silted up with alluvium coming down from the mountain. Traces of the walls, harbor structures, rock tombs and scattered architectural fragments can be seen around Çevlik. The Titus Tunnel was also built to protect this harbor.

Key facts

Period
Hellenistic – Byzantine
Status
Scattered archaeological site; can be explored from the Titus Tunnel entrance

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Hiking

Location

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36.12389, 35.92194

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seleucia_Pieria