Destination

Asarkale Kaya Mezarları

It is located 30 km. southwest of Bafra District, within the Kızılırmak Valley and near Altınkaya Dam. Asarkale belongs to the Hellenistic Age and was built for defense (protection) purposes.

Asarkale Kaya Mezarları and 5 places around it

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Highlights

  • History

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Suggested visit:45 minutes

It is thought that the (3) tombs carved into the bedrock also belong to the same period

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Asarkale Kaya Mezarları sits within Bafra, Samsun. The toroti catalogue holds 39 described stops across Samsun, 5 of them in Bafra.

The nearest stop is Bafra Kolay Turizm Merkezi, 6 km to the northeast. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Asarkale Kaya Mezarları?
It is located 30 km. southwest of Bafra District, within the Kızılırmak Valley and near Altınkaya Dam. Asarkale belongs to the Hellenistic Age and was built for defense (protection) purposes.
Where is Asarkale Kaya Mezarları?
Asarkale Kaya Mezarları is in Bafra, Samsun.
How long does it take to visit Asarkale Kaya Mezarları?
The suggested visit time for Asarkale Kaya Mezarları is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Asarkale Kaya Mezarları?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Asarkale Kaya Mezarları; the closest are Bafra Kolay Turizm Merkezi, Nebiyan Yaylası, Bafra Arkeoloji Müzesi.