🏛️ Tarsus-Adana
Ancient Roman city in Cilicia, southern Turkey
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- Location: Mersin Province, southern Türkiye, near the Mediterranean coast
- Historical period: Hellenistic through Byzantine, prominent under Roman rule (1st–5th centuries)
- UNESCO status: Not inscribed as a World Heritage Site
- Current status: Partially excavated; ruins integrated into modern urban landscape
Tarsus-Adana encompasses the archaeological remains of two adjacent ancient settlements in Cilicia, a historically significant region of the eastern Mediterranean. Tarsus, the larger and more prominent site, was a major Hellenistic and Roman city known for commerce, learning, and early Christianity. The dual sites reflect successive occupation and shifting urban centers across two millennia ...