Taş Kule, Ancient tomb and archaeological site near Foça, Turkey
The Stone Tower stands 4.5 meters tall with a two-storey design featuring a sarcophagus placed at the summit of the structure.
Dating from the 4th century BC during the Achaemenid Persian period, this limestone monument represents burial practices from 546 to 480 BCE.
The architectural elements of the tomb display a combination of Persian influences and regional construction methods from ancient Asia Minor.
The archaeological site lies 7 kilometers east of Eski Foça, with modern and ancient roads providing access within 100 meters of the location.
The structure contains distinct false doors carved into its walls, which ancient civilizations believed served as passages for the deceased into afterlife.
Location: İzmir Province
Location: Foça
GPS coordinates: 38.66044,26.82258
Latest update: March 15, 2025 19:08
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