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Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti
The Şemşettin Village Sarcophagus is a historical Roman period sarcophagus located in the Körfez district.
Şemşettin Köyü Lahiti and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Archaeology
Good for
- History lovers
Suggested visit:20 minutes
It is located in Şemsettin Village of Körfez District. It is placed on a high platform. The Greek inscription on it is legible. The sarcophagus, dated to the Roman Period, is an in-situ find (in its original place).
Last updated: 18 October 2026
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.