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Dörtayak
Dörtayak
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Dörtayak
Dörtayak is an ancient cenotaph (a monument erected in honour of a person whose remains are elsewhere). It is located in Aydıncık town in Mersin Province, Turkey. It is assumed to be built in the 2nd century AD during the Roman Empire.
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Country: Turkey
District: Mersin Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 2nd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
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Elevation: 17 m
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