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Olba
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by Cobija, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Olba
Olba was an ancient city and archaeological site located in Mersin Province, Turkey. The city was founded by Seleucus I Nicator in the 3rd century BC. The ruins include the Hellenistic temple of Zeus and the Roman temple of Tyche, in addition to the Byzantine Gate.
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Country: Turkey
District: Mersin Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 3rd Century BC
Oldest Culture: Hellenistic
Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine
Site Features: Hellenistic & Roman & Byzantine Monuments
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Elevation: 1193 m
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