History and archaeology / Ancient city
Hierapolis-Kastabala Ancient City
Merkez, Osmaniye
One of the impressive ancient cities of Çukurova, with its colonnaded street, theater, temple and Bodrumkale on the rocky hill.
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Its story
Kastabala is a Cilician city known as Hierapolis in the Hellenistic period, which served as the capital of the Tarcondimotus dynasty. The city has the remains of a colonnaded street, a theater, a bath, churches and a temple. On the rocky hill rising above the city is Bodrumkale, from the period of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia in the Middle Ages. Excavation and landscaping work is ongoing. After the earthquakes, the site reopened to visitors with safety measures in June 2023.
Key facts
- Period
- Hellenistic – Middle Ages
- Status
- Reopened to visitors in June 2023; there may be access restrictions around Bodrumkale.
- Admission
- Paid; Müzekart valid
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
37.17660, 36.18556
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castabala_(city) | https://www.istiklal.com.tr/foto-galeri/osmaniyede-restorasyonu-tamamlanan-muzeler-ziyarete-acildi-934266h | https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/kastabala/