Tower of Gömeç, Ancient Roman watchtower near Kızkalesi, Turkey
The Tower of Gömeç stands 11.32 meters tall on a 240-meter hill, constructed with stone blocks using precise pseudo-isodomum layering techniques.
Built during the transition from Seleucid to Roman control in the second century BC, this tower was part of a defense network against coastal piracy.
The tower represents Roman military architecture in Cilicia, where numerous similar structures were constructed between the Kalykadnos and Lamos rivers.
The structure contains four interior floor levels, with an entrance measuring 1.9 by 0.96 meters on the south side, secured by internal bolting mechanisms.
Around the base of the tower, visitors can examine the remains of ancient buildings, including a preserved olive oil production facility.
Location: Erdemli
GPS coordinates: 36.49028,34.13556
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:48
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