🏛️ Anavarza
Ruins of a Hellenistic and Roman city in southern Türkiye
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Cilicia, southern Türkiye, near the Ceyhan River
- Ancient names: Anavarza (Hellenistic), Flaviopolis (Roman)
- Founded in the 2nd century BCE; major urban center under Roman rule
- Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site (2024)
Anavarza is an extensive archaeological complex spanning Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Medieval periods. Situated on the Cilician plain in Adana Province, the site contains stratified remains of multiple civilizations occupying the same location over approximately 2,000 years. The ruins include residential districts, temples, fortifications, and hydraulic infrastructure scattered across a large area ...