Turkey's ancient sites: Ephesus, Pergamon and Göbekli Tepe
This documentary showcases Turkey's most significant ancient archaeological sites, spanning from the Mediterranean coast to central Anatolia. The featured locations include iconic destinations such as Ephesus, Pergamon, and Hierapolis, alongside lesser-known sites like Göbekli Tepe and Mount Nemrut.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Агласун, Турция
- End
- Аксу, Турция
- Stops
- 7
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Агласун, Турция
- Торослар, Турция
- Haliliye, Турция
- Афьонкарахисар, Турция
- Boğazkale, Турция
- Денизли, Турция
- Аксу, Турция
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- To reach Adamkayalar in Mersin, the last two kilometers must be covered on foot, descending a challenging path.
- Avoid
- Reaching Afyonkarahisar Castle requires climbing a steep route consisting of hundreds of steps; expect a difficult ascent.
- Avoid
- Pontic Kings Rock Tombs require a challenging ascent to reach; plan adequate time and fitness level for the climb.
- Tip
- At Caunos Tombs of the Kings, interiors are not open to visitors; only façades can be viewed from a distance, best seen from the river.
- Tip
- Only about five percent of the entire ancient city of Ephesus has been excavated; plan accordingly for what you can see.
- Tip
- Mount Nemrut's East Terrace has better-preserved colossal statues of gods than the West Terrace, which has more damaged sculptures.
- Tip
- Sagalassos Ancient City stands about 1.5 kilometers above sea level in the Western Taurus Mountains; plan for elevation and weather.
- Timing
- Visit Mount Nemrut's East Terrace at sunrise to see the colossal statues of gods greeting the first light of the sun.
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