🏛️ Korykos-Diokaisareia Olba
Roman coastal ruins in Cilicia, southern Türkiye
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Mersin Province, Mediterranean coast of southern Türkiye
- Era: Hellenistic to Roman periods (2nd century BCE–5th century CE)
- Notable remains: defensive tower, harbor structures, temple ruins, necropolis
- Current status: Open-air archaeological site; partially excavated and stabilized
Korykos-Diokaisareia Olba comprises the overlapping remains of two ancient settlements on the Cilician coast, approximately 50 kilometers east of Mersin. The site combines Hellenistic and Roman occupation layers, with significant development during the Roman Imperial period. Coastal erosion and modern development have affected portions of the site, though substantial structures remain visible ...