Öküzlü ruins, Archaeological site in Erdemli, Turkey
Located at 523 meters above sea level, Öküzlü ruins contain multiple stone structures, including house foundations and ancient sarcophagi along pathways.
The settlement originated in the Hellenistic period and underwent significant reconstruction during the early Byzantine era in the 5th and 6th centuries.
The site features a three-nave basilica with a transept from 500 AD and a smaller church, representing religious architectural practices of ancient times.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through Turkish state highway D.400, situated 12 kilometers from Ayaş and 30 kilometers from Erdemli.
The name Öküzlü derives from ox reliefs discovered on column heads, which are now exhibited at the Mersin Museum.
Location: Erdemli
Location: Mersin Province
GPS coordinates: 36.56667,34.16667
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:12
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