Tarsus, Archaeological site and district capital in Mersin Province, Turkey.
Located 25 kilometers from Mersin city center, Tarsus spans across 2,029 square kilometers between the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains.
The settlement dates back over 6,000 years and served as the capital of the Roman province of Cilicia, marking its importance in ancient trade networks.
During the Roman period, Tarsus maintained an academy with a library of 200,000 texts, positioning itself as an educational center alongside Athens and Alexandria.
The district features Mediterranean climate conditions with temperatures reaching high levels in summer and mild winters, making spring the preferred season for visits.
The Berdan River flows through the district, creating agricultural opportunities with half of the local land dedicated to farming activities.
Location: Mersin Province
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Website: https://tarsus.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 36.91667,34.90000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:41
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