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Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü)

The ancient city of Apollonia and Medet Höyüğü are located within the settlement area of Medet village, established on a flat plain 7 km west of Tavas district of Denizli province. Apollonia, established on the most fertile lands of the Tavas plain, is one of the ancient cities with access to the Caria region via the Tabae road to the west, to the Lycia region via the Sebastopolis road to the south, and to the Lycia region and the Phrygia region via the Tavas road to the east.

Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü) and 6 places around it

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Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü)

Highlights

  • History

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  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

No definite documents have been found regarding the foundation of the city of Apollonia. However, when the mound finds are examined, it is seen that the first settlement dates back to the Bronze Ages and continued uninterruptedly.

Last updated: 20 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü) sits within Tavas, Denizli. The toroti catalogue holds 90 described stops across Denizli, 11 of them in Tavas.

The nearest stop is Solmaz Çarşı Camii Ve Haziresi, 4.7 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Mugla route passes 350 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü)?
The ancient city of Apollonia and Medet Höyüğü are located within the settlement area of Medet village, established on a flat plain 7 km west of Tavas district of Denizli province. Apollonia, established on the most fertile lands of the Tavas plain, is one of the ancient cities with access to the Caria region via the Tabae road to the west, to the Lycia region via the Sebastopolis road to the south, and to the Lycia region and the Phrygia region via the Tavas road to the east.
Where is Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü)?
Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü) is in Tavas, Denizli.
How long does it take to visit Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü)?
The suggested visit time for Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü) is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü)?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü); the closest are Solmaz Çarşı Camii Ve Haziresi, Denizli Kayak Merkezi, Hirka Camii.
Is Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü) on the way anywhere, and which route?
Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü) lies 350 m from the Ankara – Mugla route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.