Destination
Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara
The tunnel, located near the Çevlik Örenyeri in Hatay's Samandağ District, was built in the 1st century B.C. In order to protect against floods and overflows descending from the mountains and threatening life, Roman Emperor Vespasian ordered the construction of a tunnel that would go around the city, thus changing the direction of the currents. Construction began in A.D.69 and was completed in A.D.81 by his successor and son Titus. Roman legions and slaves worked in the construction of the tunnel.
Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Nature
Good for
- Nature break
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara sits within Samandağ, Hatay. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Hatay, 7 of them in Samandağ.
The nearest stop is Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti, 1 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara?
- The tunnel, located near the Çevlik Örenyeri in Hatay's Samandağ District, was built in the 1st century B.C. In order to protect against floods and overflows descending from the mountains and threatening life, Roman Emperor Vespasian ordered the construction of a tunnel that would go around the city, thus changing the direction of the currents. Construction began in A.D.69 and was completed in A.D.81 by his successor and son Titus. Roman legions and slaves worked in the construction of the tunnel.
- Where is Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara?
- Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara is in Samandağ, Hatay.
- How long does it take to visit Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara?
- The suggested visit time for Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Titus Tüneli Ve Beşikli Mağara; the closest are Seleukeia Pieria Antik Kenti, Hidirbey Musa Ağaci, Vakifli Köyü.