Destination

Nagidos Örenyeri

According to Hekataios, it was founded by a person of Semitic origin named “Nagis Kubernetes.” However, this is not certain. It is known to have been within the borders of the Kingdom of Tarhundaşşa, formed by the Luwian people in the 2nd millennium B.C. Its connections with the Assyrians, however, cannot be established with certainty. It is known that Nagidos was a Samos Colony in the 7th century B.C. and thus gained the identity of a port city open to trade.

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Nagidos  Örenyeri

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Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Nagidos Örenyeri 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, 40 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Antalya – Mersin route passes 590 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Nagidos Örenyeri?
According to Hekataios, it was founded by a person of Semitic origin named “Nagis Kubernetes.” However, this is not certain. It is known to have been within the borders of the Kingdom of Tarhundaşşa, formed by the Luwian people in the 2nd millennium B.C. Its connections with the Assyrians, however, cannot be established with certainty. It is known that Nagidos was a Samos Colony in the 7th century B.C. and thus gained the identity of a port city open to trade.
Where is Nagidos Örenyeri?
Nagidos Örenyeri is in Bozyazı, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Nagidos Örenyeri?
The suggested visit time for Nagidos Örenyeri is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Nagidos Örenyeri?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Nagidos Örenyeri; the closest are Nagidussa Antik Kenti, Arsinoe Antik Kenti, Softa Kalesi.
Is Nagidos Örenyeri on the way anywhere, and which route?
Nagidos Örenyeri lies 590 m from the Antalya – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.