Destination

Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti

The Şemşettin Village Sarcophagus is a historical Roman period sarcophagus located in the Körfez district.

Highlights

  • Tarih
  • Arkeoloji

Good for

  • Tarih meraklıları
  • Kısa ziyaretler

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Körfez İlçesi’nin Şemsettin Köyünde bulunmaktadır. Yüksek platform üzerine oturtulmuştur. Üzerindeki Grekçe yazıt okunur durumdadır. Roma Dönemine tarihlenen lahit in-situ (Orijinal yerinde) buluntudur.

Location and surroundings

Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti sits within Körfez, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 5 of them in Körfez.

The nearest stop is Taşköprü Çobangeçidi Kanyonu, 4.7 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 1.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti?
The Şemşettin Village Sarcophagus is a historical Roman period sarcophagus located in the Körfez district.
Where is Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti?
Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti is in Körfez, Kocaeli.
How long does it take to visit Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti?
The suggested visit time for Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti; the closest are Taşköprü Çobangeçidi Kanyonu, Kutluca Köprüsü, Ambargölü Deresi.
Is Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti on the way anywhere, and which route?
Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti lies 1.5 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.