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Arsinoe Antik Kenti
It is understood that the city was first founded around 270 B.C. during the time of Aetos of Aspendos. This city, which Aetos founded in the name of the wife of the Egyptian king Ptolemais II, who was also his sister, was referred to as the “Sacred City” of the king, his wife and his sister.
Arsinoe Antik Kenti and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is understood that the city was first founded around 270 B.C. during the time of Aetos of Aspendos. This city, which Aetos founded in the name of the wife and also sister of the Egyptian king Ptolemais II, was referred to as the “Sacred City” of the king, his wife and his sister. Many cities founded on the Mediterranean coasts were given the name Arsinoe
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Arsinoe Antik Kenti sits within Bozyazı, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 7 of them in Bozyazı.
The nearest stop is Nagidussa Antik Kenti, 180 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Mersin route passes 750 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Arsinoe Antik Kenti?
- It is understood that the city was first founded around 270 B.C. during the time of Aetos of Aspendos. This city, which Aetos founded in the name of the wife of the Egyptian king Ptolemais II, who was also his sister, was referred to as the “Sacred City” of the king, his wife and his sister.
- Where is Arsinoe Antik Kenti?
- Arsinoe Antik Kenti is in Bozyazı, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Arsinoe Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Arsinoe Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Arsinoe Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Arsinoe Antik Kenti; the closest are Nagidussa Antik Kenti, Nagidos Örenyeri, Softa Kalesi.
- Is Arsinoe Antik Kenti on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Arsinoe Antik Kenti lies 750 m from the Antalya – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.