History and archaeology / Ancient city
Kelenderis Ancient City
Aydıncık, Mersin
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An ancient Phoenician–Samian colony at Aydıncık harbor, known for its famous mosaic depicting the harbor.
Its story
Kelenderis was a port city founded at one of the coastal points closest to Cyprus. The Roman-period mosaic found in excavations, showing the ancient harbor together with ships, is the city's most important find. The harbor bath, odeon and rock tombs can be explored.
Key facts
- Admission
- Open area / excavation site
- Getting there
- Central Aydıncık, beside the harbor
- Visit duration
- 45 min
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
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36.14417, 33.32278
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1738167 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayd%C4%B1nc%C4%B1k%2C_Mersin