Üçayaklı ruins, Byzantine archaeological site in Erdemli, Turkey.
The ruins include two stone houses and a cistern situated on a plateau at 915 meters elevation in the Toros Mountains south region.
The principal structure functioned as a villa rustica during the early Byzantine Empire period, featuring a multi-story design with broad windows.
The architectural elements demonstrate Mediterranean construction methods, including water management systems through downspouts directing rainfall into storage cisterns.
The location stands 30 kilometers from Erdemli center and 65 kilometers from Mersin, accessible through roads connecting Küstülü and Hüsametli villages.
The villa contains an advanced sanitation system with a designated toilet room and sewage drain, indicating sophisticated living standards for its period.
Location: Erdemli
GPS coordinates: 36.68330,34.10000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:46
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