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Kelenderis Antik Kenti
The ancient writer Apollodoros states that Kelenderis was founded by Sandokos, who came from Syria. It is accepted that the Sandokos mentioned in this text is identical with Šanta, one of the Luwian-Hittite gods of the 2nd millennium B.C., and that this cult continued in the 1st millennium B.C. as well. Sandon /Sandan was also one of the founders and chief gods of Tarsus, and was depicted on some of the Hellenistic and Roman Period coins of this city.
Kelenderis Antik Kenti and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kelenderis Antik Kenti sits within Aydıncık, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 3 of them in Aydıncık.
The nearest stop is Piramidal Çatili Mezar, 590 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Mersin route passes 20 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kelenderis Antik Kenti?
- The ancient writer Apollodoros states that Kelenderis was founded by Sandokos, who came from Syria. It is accepted that the Sandokos mentioned in this text is identical with Šanta, one of the Luwian-Hittite gods of the 2nd millennium B.C., and that this cult continued in the 1st millennium B.C. as well. Sandon /Sandan was also one of the founders and chief gods of Tarsus, and was depicted on some of the Hellenistic and Roman Period coins of this city.
- Where is Kelenderis Antik Kenti?
- Kelenderis Antik Kenti is in Aydıncık, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Kelenderis Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Kelenderis Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kelenderis Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kelenderis Antik Kenti; the closest are Piramidal Çatili Mezar, Dört Ayak Anıt Mezar, Meydancik Kalesi.
- Is Kelenderis Antik Kenti on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Kelenderis Antik Kenti lies 20 m from the Antalya – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.