🏛️ Anemourion-Antiocheia ad Cragum
Coastal Roman settlement on the Cilician coast
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Anemour Bay, Mersin Province, southern Türkiye
- Historical period: Hellenistic and Roman eras, primarily 2nd century BCE to 5th century CE
- Significance: Mixed Greek and Roman port settlement with substantial archaeological remains
- Current status: Partially excavated archaeological site, open to visitors
Anemourion-Antiocheia ad Cragum is an ancient coastal settlement located on the Cilician coast of southern Türkiye, near the village of Anemur. The site combines remains from both Hellenistic and Roman periods, reflecting its role as a functioning harbor and trade point. Excavations have revealed structures including a temple, fortifications, residential buildings, and maritime infrastructure spanning several centuries of occupation ...