🏛️ Korykos-Diokaisareia Olba
Ruins of three interconnected Cilician Roman cities on the southern Turkish coast
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Mersin Province, southern Türkiye, near the village of Olba
- Three distinct ancient settlements—Korykos, Diokaisareia, and Olba—occupied the same general area from Hellenistic through Byzantine periods
- Extensively excavated by German archaeologists; German School of Athens continues research
- Structures span 2,000+ years, including Roman temples, towers, fortifications, and early Christian basilicas
Korykos-Diokaisareia Olba comprises the archaeological remains of three overlapping ancient cities situated on the Mediterranean coast of Cilicia in what is now southern Türkiye. The site preserves evidence of continuous settlement from the Hellenistic period through the Byzantine era, with particular emphasis on Roman-period construction and urban planning. The complex reveals layers of political, religious, and economic activity spanning more than two millennia ...