Destination
Dakyanus şehri
The city of Dakyanus is established on a hill at an altitude of 1110, dominating the plain of fis (it is said to be a corruption of efsus.) 18 kilometers west of Lice. Since no scientific excavation or research has been carried out in the city, it is not known for certain when and by whom it was founded and when it turned into ruins.
Dakyanus şehri and 4 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
The city of Dakyanus is situated 18 kilometers west of Lice on a hill at an altitude of 1110 overlooking the plain of fis (it is said to be a corruption of efsus.). Since no scientific excavation or research has been carried out in the city, it is not known for certain when and by whom it was founded and when it turned into ruins. However, it is estimated to have been founded by the selökidler (selevkoslar) or the Romans.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Dakyanus şehri sits within Lice, Diyarbakır. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Diyarbakır, 4 of them in Lice.
The nearest stop is Ashâb-ı Kehf Mağarası (Yedi Uyurlar), 13 km to the northwest. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Dakyanus şehri?
- The city of Dakyanus is established on a hill at an altitude of 1110, dominating the plain of fis (it is said to be a corruption of efsus.) 18 kilometers west of Lice. Since no scientific excavation or research has been carried out in the city, it is not known for certain when and by whom it was founded and when it turned into ruins.
- Where is Dakyanus şehri?
- Dakyanus şehri is in Lice, Diyarbakır.
- How long does it take to visit Dakyanus şehri?
- The suggested visit time for Dakyanus şehri is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Dakyanus şehri?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Dakyanus şehri; the closest are Ashâb-ı Kehf Mağarası (Yedi Uyurlar), Çeper Kervansarayı, Birkleyn Mağaraları.