Soli-Pompeipolis
Soli-Pompeipolis is a visitable archaeological site in Mezitli, Mersin, Türkiye, with surviving remains visible on site.
Photo: Klaus-Peter Simon · CC BY 3.0
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Mezitli, Mersin
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Classical–Hellenistic–Roman
Through time
The story
Soli, often rendered Soli/Pompeiopolis (Ancient Greek: Πομπηϊούπολις), was an ancient city and port in Cilicia, 11 km west of Mersin in present-day Turkey.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Sütunlu cadde
- Harbour
- Theatre
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.
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