Limantepe, Archaeological site in Iskele, Urla, Turkey.
The settlement remains contain multiple structures, fortification walls, and an ancient harbor submerged beneath the waters of the Aegean Sea.
Systematic excavations at the site started in 1992 under Hayat Erkanal, revealing continuous occupation from Neolithic through Roman periods.
The settlement served as a trade center between Cyclades and Anatolia, evidenced by pottery and artifacts from Greece and Cyprus found at the location.
The archaeological finds from Limantepe are displayed at the Izmir Archaeology Museum, where visitors can examine the recovered artifacts.
The site features one of the oldest artificial harbors in the Aegean Sea, with a wooden merchant ship anchor from the 7th century BCE.
Location: Urla
GPS coordinates: 38.36333,26.77583
Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:38
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