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Emirzeli
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by Nedim Ardoğa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Emirzeli
Emirzeli is a group of archaeological ruins located in Mersin Province, Turkey. The earliest ruins in Emirzeli are dating back to the Hellenistic era in the 2nd century BC. The ruins include Hellenistic tower, Pergola and three basilica-style churches dating back to the early Byzantine era in the 5th or 6th century AD.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Mersin Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 2nd Century BC
Oldest Culture: Hellenistic
Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine
Site Features: Hellenistic & Roman & Byzantine Monuments
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Elevation: 556 m
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