Tapureli ruins, Archaeological site near Limonlu River, Turkey.
The Tapureli ruins extend across a plateau at 1,080 meters elevation, overlooking the canyon of the Limonlu River in Mersin Province.
The settlement originated in the Hellenistic period and underwent substantial reconstruction during Roman and early Byzantine times, reflecting multiple architectural phases.
The archaeological complex includes five churches, a necropolis, a horizontal sundial, multiple cisterns, and residential buildings representing ancient Mediterranean life.
The location stands 35 kilometers from Erdemli and 70 kilometers from Mersin, with artifacts from excavations displayed at the Mersin Archaeological Museum.
The eastern church, designated as Church A, has provided numerous archaeological findings that document the architectural evolution of religious structures.
GPS coordinates: 36.64477,34.03238
Latest update: March 16, 2025 07:57
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