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Tapureli Antik Kenti
The ruins, whose history goes back to the Hellenistic Period, are difficult to visit as they are covered by shrubs and trees. Houses are lined up at close intervals on part of the slope. It is possible to come across tomb structures belonging to the Roman Period. The necropolis area is on the southern slope. Sarcophagi and burial chambers are among the types of tombs located within this necropolis area.
Tapureli Antik Kenti and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The ruins, whose history goes back to the Hellenistic Period, are difficult to visit as they are covered by shrubs and trees. On part of the slope, houses are lined up at frequent intervals. It is possible to come across tomb structures belonging to the Roman Period. The necropolis area is on the southern slope. Sarcophagi and burial chambers are the types of tombs located within this necropolis area. In the core part of the settlement, partly among the houses and at the edge of the village boundary, there are five churches belonging to the Early Byzantine Period
According to Wikipedia
Tapureli is a neighbourhood in the district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. It lies northwest of Erdemli and its name is associated with the rocky landscape around it. The ruins of an ancient settlement, known as the Tapureli ruins, are located 3 kilometres southwest of the village.
Source: Tapureli, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words.
At a glance
- Type
- mahalle
- Elevation
- 1040 m
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Tapureli Antik Kenti sits within Erdemli, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 7 of them in Erdemli.
The nearest stop is Cambazli Kilisesi, 9 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Mersin route passes 10 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Tapureli Antik Kenti?
- The ruins, whose history goes back to the Hellenistic Period, are difficult to visit as they are covered by shrubs and trees. Houses are lined up at close intervals on part of the slope. It is possible to come across tomb structures belonging to the Roman Period. The necropolis area is on the southern slope. Sarcophagi and burial chambers are among the types of tombs located within this necropolis area.
- Where is Tapureli Antik Kenti?
- Tapureli Antik Kenti is in Erdemli, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Tapureli Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Tapureli Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Tapureli Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tapureli Antik Kenti; the closest are Cambazli Kilisesi, Olba Antik Kenti, Emirzeli (İmirzeli) Harabeleri.
- Is Tapureli Antik Kenti on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Tapureli Antik Kenti lies 10 km from the Ankara – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.