Akkale

The complex contains a five-story main building, administrative structures, and one of the largest cisterns in the Cilicia region of Turkey.

Built during the 4th century as a Roman port administration center, the site underwent repairs in the Byzantine period following 6th-century earthquakes.

The compound features a rectangular structure with limestone masonry and a rare dome on pendentives, initially thought to serve as a church.

The site lies 250 meters from the Mediterranean Sea and connects to highway D.400, making it accessible from both Erdemli and Mersin.

The massive cistern, holding over 17,000 cubic meters of water, served as a commercial water supply station for passing ships.

Location: Erdemli

Location: Mersin Province

GPS coordinates: 36.52889,34.22278

Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:06