Korykos

Korykos is a visitable archaeological site in Erdemli, Mersin, Türkiye, with surviving remains visible on site.

Country
Türkiye
Region
Erdemli, Mersin
Civilisation
Anatolian heritage
Period
Hellenistic–Roman–Byzantine

Through time

Prehistorybefore 3000 BCEBronze & Iron Age3000–800 BCEClassical800–323 BCEHellenistic & Roman323 BCE–400 CELate Antique & Medieval400–1500 CE

The story

Korykos is a visitable archaeological site in Erdemli, Mersin, Türkiye, with surviving remains visible on site.

What you will see

  1. Korykos kara kalesi
  2. Deniz kalesi
  3. Necropolis

Before you go

  • Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
  • Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
  • Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.

Discoveries from Korykos

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