History and archaeology
Adamkayalar
Silifke, Mersin
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A mysterious site famous for Roman-period human reliefs carved into the sheer walls of a canyon.
Safety warning
The path down to the reliefs is steep and on the edge of a cliff; do not descend alone or on slippery ground.
Its story
In rock niches on the slope of the Şeytan Deresi (Devil's Creek) canyon there are about 17 reliefs consisting of figures of warriors, women and families. The figures are thought to be funerary monuments belonging to a necropolis. To reach the reliefs, you need to descend the path on the canyon's edge.
Key facts
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- North of Kızkalesi, ~8 km on the Hüseyinler road
- Visit duration
- 1–1.5 hours
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
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36.48261, 34.11973
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adamkayalar | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4680158