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Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti
It is an ancient city established 35 km. west of Antakya, to the south of Musa Dağı. The first settlement in this region dates back to 4500 B.C. After the death of Alexander the Great, the lands divided among his generals, including this place, remained with Seleucus. The city of Seleukeia Pieria was established in two parts, lower and upper. The upper city is 300 meters above sea level. There are large mansions, temples and official buildings here.
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It is an ancient city established 35 km. west of Antakya, to the south of Musa Dağı. The first settlement in this region dates back to 4500 B.C. After the death of Alexander the Great, the lands divided among his generals, including this place, remained with Seleucus. The city of Seleukeia Pieria was established in two parts, lower and upper. The upper city is 300 meters above sea level. Here there are large mansions, temples and official buildings. The Lower City was established in and around the harbor. At the same time, there is also a large bath and a small theater here. The city has its bazaar and two gates bearing the name El-Mina.
According to Wikipedia
This ancient settlement in Samandağ, Hatay, lies 35 kilometres west of Antakya, on the southern side of Mount Musa. In the Hellenistic period, it served as the seaport of Antioch ad Orontes and is identified as both a city and an archaeological site. The area includes an ancient harbour and archaeological remains near Mağaracık, and its history extends back to the Paleolithic age.
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Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti sits within Samandağ, Hatay. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Hatay, 7 of them in Samandağ.
The nearest stop is Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara, 1 km to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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- What is Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti?
- It is an ancient city established 35 km. west of Antakya, to the south of Musa Dağı. The first settlement in this region dates back to 4500 B.C. After the death of Alexander the Great, the lands divided among his generals, including this place, remained with Seleucus. The city of Seleukeia Pieria was established in two parts, lower and upper. The upper city is 300 meters above sea level. There are large mansions, temples and official buildings here.
- Where is Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti?
- Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti is in Samandağ, Hatay.
- How long does it take to visit Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti; the closest are Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara, Hidirbey Musa Ağaci, Vakifli Köyü.