Zeugma
Zeugma is a visitable archaeological site in Nizip, Gaziantep, Türkiye, with surviving remains visible on site.
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- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Nizip, Gaziantep
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Hellenistic–Roman
Through time
The story
Zeugma was an ancient Hellenistic era Greek and then Roman city of Commagene; located in modern Gaziantep Province, Turkey. It was named for the bridge of boats, or zeugma, that crossed the Euphrates at that location. Zeugma Mosaic Museum contains mosaics from the site, and is one of the largest mosaic museums in the world.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Roma villaları
- Dionysos ve Poseidon Mosaicsi
- 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 Zeugma
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