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Donuktaş Mabedi
Donuktaş has been seen by many travelers and archaeologists since the beginning of the 18th century, and different interpretations have been made. One of the medieval travelers, V. Langlois, described this place as the tomb of the Assyrian king Sardanapal. As a result of the scientific excavations carried out, a monumental structure that is undoubtedly a temple has been uncovered. Due to the large number of marble slabs found during the excavations, it is thought that the exterior facade of the temple was covered with marble.
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
Donuktaş has been seen by many travelers and archaeologists since the beginning of the 18th century, and different interpretations have been made. One of the medieval travelers, V. Langlois, described this place as the tomb of the Assyrian king Sardanapalus. As a result of the scientific excavations carried out, a monumental structure that is unquestionably a temple has been uncovered. Because of the large number of marble slabs found during the excavations, it is thought that the outer facade of the temple was covered with marble. The walls were built by binding compacted pebbles with Roman concrete.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Donuktaş Mabedi sits within Tarsus, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 30 of them in Tarsus.
The nearest stop is Mencik Baba Türbesi, 460 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Mersin – Adana route passes 4.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Donuktaş Mabedi?
- Donuktaş has been seen by many travelers and archaeologists since the beginning of the 18th century, and different interpretations have been made. One of the medieval travelers, V. Langlois, described this place as the tomb of the Assyrian king Sardanapal. As a result of the scientific excavations carried out, a monumental structure that is undoubtedly a temple has been uncovered. Due to the large number of marble slabs found during the excavations, it is thought that the exterior facade of the temple was covered with marble.
- Where is Donuktaş Mabedi?
- Donuktaş Mabedi is in Tarsus, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Donuktaş Mabedi?
- The suggested visit time for Donuktaş Mabedi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Donuktaş Mabedi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Donuktaş Mabedi; the closest are Mencik Baba Türbesi, Tarsus Eski Camii, Tarsus Ulu Cami.
- Is Donuktaş Mabedi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Donuktaş Mabedi lies 4.1 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.