Destination

Yumuktepe Höyüğü

Yumuktepe, which has a special importance in the world of archaeology and has seen continuous settlement from the Neolithic Age to the present day, is located in Demirtaş Mahallesi, approximately 1 km. northwest of the city center.

Yumuktepe Höyüğü and 6 places around it

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Yumuktepe Höyüğü

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:30 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Yumuktepe Höyüğü sits within Toroslar, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 8 of them in Toroslar.

The nearest stop is Mersin Müzesi, 2 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Mersin – Adana route passes 5.4 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Yumuktepe Höyüğü?
Yumuktepe, which has a special importance in the world of archaeology and has seen continuous settlement from the Neolithic Age to the present day, is located in Demirtaş Mahallesi, approximately 1 km. northwest of the city center.
Where is Yumuktepe Höyüğü?
Yumuktepe Höyüğü is in Toroslar, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Yumuktepe Höyüğü?
The suggested visit time for Yumuktepe Höyüğü is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Yumuktepe Höyüğü?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yumuktepe Höyüğü; the closest are Mersin Müzesi, Hz. Miktad Cami, Atatürk Evi Müzesi.
Is Yumuktepe Höyüğü on the way anywhere, and which route?
Yumuktepe Höyüğü lies 5.4 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.