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Kibyra Ancient City Horzum, 15400 Gölhisar/Burdur, Türkiye ☎ +90 248 233 10 42 Last Updated: 04/07/2026 |
| Cibyra, or Kibyra, also known as Cibyra Magna, is an ancient Greek city located near the modern town of Gölhisar, in the province of Burdur, at an altitude of 1,350 meters above sea level, amidst juniper and cedar forests. Kibyra, with its longest decorative strip on its walls, is notable for its sculptures of wrestlers from ancient Anatolian history. | |
| Archaeological excavations began in 2006 at this city, which dates back approximately 2,300 years. According to archaeological sources, Kibyra contains the longest bas-relief (wall decoration) depicting an army unit of 30,000 infantry and over 2,000 knights. | |
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Aphrodisias Ancient City Place » Historical Place Aphrodisias is an incredibly well-preserved Roman city in ancient Caria, southwestern Türkiye, famous in antiquity for its temple dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite and its marble sculptures. Known to tourists since the 18th century, it has become the subject of scientific study since the early 20th century. 22 views 💖 1 👍 0Geyre, Kuyucak Tavas Yolu, 09385 Karacasu/Aydın, Türkiye |
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Olympos Ancient City Place » Historical Place The ancient city of Olympus was an ancient city in Lycia, on the southern coast of Antalya. Although Olympus encompassed a vast territory as defined by the stelae, it had a medium-sized city center. The structures that made up the urban composition stretched along both sides of a creek that extended through a deep valley flowing into the Mediterranean Sea to the east. 37 views 💖 1 👍 0Olimpos Mevkii, Yazır, 07350 Kumluca/Antalya, Türkiye |
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Pamukkale Place » Historical Place Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a unique natural and historical site located in southwestern Turkey. Pamukkale offers a remarkable combination of natural beauty and historical heritage. It is a popular tourist destination for those seeking to explore the fascinating terraces, ancient ruins, and enjoy the therapeutic properties of the thermal waters. 964 views 💖 5 👍 1Turkey |
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Turkey Place » City Turkey, officially known as the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city; Istanbul is its largest city and main financial centre. The country's population was 85,279,553 in 2022. 289 views 💖 1 👍 0Turkey |
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Troy Place » Historical Place Troy, located in the Hisarlik area of the Çanakkale Province in Turkey, is an ancient city that holds immense historical and archaeological significance. Troy is the name of the Bronze Age city featured in the Trojan War of ancient Greek oral and literary tradition (Walls of Troy) 694 views 💖 7 👍 0Hisarlik, Çanakkale Province, Turkey |
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Gobeklitepe Place » Historical Place Gobeklitepe is an extraordinary archaeological site located in the Haliliye district of ÅŞanlıurfa, in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of our time. 650 views 💖 1 👍 0Örencik, 63290, 63050 Haliliye/Şanlıurfa, Türkiye |
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Red Tower Place » Historical Place The Red Tower is an iconic landmark located on the harbor of Alanya, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of the city's historic fortifications and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. The Red Tower was built in the 13th century by the Seljuks, a prominent Turkish dynasty of the time. 964 views 💖 9 👍 0Çarşı, İskele Cd. No:102, 07400 Alanya/Antalya, Türkiye |
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Hierapolis Pamukkale Place » Historical Place Hierapolis-Pamukkale is a remarkable archaeological site located in the Pamukkale district of Denizli, Turkey. It is known for its unique combination of natural hot springs, white terraces, and well-preserved ancient ruins. 756 views 💖 11 👍 020190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye |
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Pinara Place » Historical Place Pinara was a major city of ancient Lycia located at the foot of Mount Cragus (now Mount Babadağ), and not far from the western bank of the Xanthos River, which shared the same name as the ancient city of Xanthos (now the Eşen River). 71 views 💖 1 👍 0Seydikemer, Muğla, Türkiye |
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Derinkuyu Underground City Place » Historical Place The Derinkuyu Underground City is an ancient multi-level underground city and a fascinating historical site located in the town of Derinkuyu in the Nevşehir Province of Turkey. It offers a unique glimpse into the underground life of the people of Cappadocia and serves as a testament to their resilience and adaptability. 524 views 💖 1 👍 0Bayramlı, Niğde Cd., 50700 Derinkuyu/Nevşehir, Türkiye |