Destination

Herakleia Hieronu

It is located in the place called Ören Sırtı and Kocapınar locality. Hieron, located on the ridge of Salbacos (Babadağ) mountain, is rectangular in shape. Reliefs consisting of plaques surround its four sides. Mythological scenes related to Armetis, Apollon, Pan, Dionysos and Herakles are depicted in the reliefs. It belongs to the 1st century AD Roman Period. Symbols representing the 12 zodiac signs are found on the triangular pediments. It was made by masters from Aphrodisias.

Tavas, Denizli

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Herakleia Hieronu

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Suggested visit:45 minutes

It is located in the place called Ören Sırtı and Kocapınar locality. Hieron, situated on the ridge of Salbacos (Babadağ) mountain, is rectangular in shape. Reliefs consisting of slabs surround all four sides. The reliefs depict mythological scenes related to Armetis, Apollon, Pan, Dionysos and Herakles. It belongs to the 1st century AD Roman Period. Symbols representing the 12 zodiac signs are found on the triangular pediments. It was made by masters from Aphrodisias. It is a monumental tomb belonging to a prominent administrator of the region. Here, the tomb owner tried to express his closeness to the gods by depicting himself together with the gods

Last updated: 20 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Herakleia Hieronu sits within Tavas, Denizli. The toroti catalogue holds 90 described stops across Denizli, 11 of them in Tavas.

The nearest stop is Herakleia Salbace Antik Kenti, 3.9 km to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Mugla route passes 6.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Herakleia Salbace Antik Kenti3.9 km to the westApollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü)12 km to the southDenizli Bağbaşi Yaylası15 km to the northeastSolmaz Çarşı Camii Ve Haziresi15 km to the southDenizli Kayak Merkezi16 km to the southAydoğdu Mahallesi Camii17 km to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Mugla6.7 kmIzmir – Antalya17 kmAntalya – Denizli17 km

Frequently asked

What is Herakleia Hieronu?
It is located in the place called Ören Sırtı and Kocapınar locality. Hieron, located on the ridge of Salbacos (Babadağ) mountain, is rectangular in shape. Reliefs consisting of plaques surround its four sides. Mythological scenes related to Armetis, Apollon, Pan, Dionysos and Herakles are depicted in the reliefs. It belongs to the 1st century AD Roman Period. Symbols representing the 12 zodiac signs are found on the triangular pediments. It was made by masters from Aphrodisias.
Where is Herakleia Hieronu?
Herakleia Hieronu is in Tavas, Denizli.
How long does it take to visit Herakleia Hieronu?
The suggested visit time for Herakleia Hieronu is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Herakleia Hieronu?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Herakleia Hieronu; the closest are Herakleia Salbace Antik Kenti, Apollonia Salbace Antik Kenti (Medet Höyüğü), Denizli Bağbaşi Yaylası.
Is Herakleia Hieronu on the way anywhere, and which route?
Herakleia Hieronu lies 6.7 km from the Ankara – Mugla route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.