Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Selinus, located on the western coast of Rough Cilicia and later Isauria, was a significant ancient port-town. Its strategic position on a precipitous rock surrounded by the sea rendered it nearly impregnable. The town featured substantial defensive walls, alongside domestic structures such as houses. Prominent public buildings included a mausoleum, agora, theatre, and an aqueduct, indicating a vibrant civic life. The site also contained numerous tombs, suggesting its importance as a commercial and cultural hub. Captured by the Neo-Babylonian king Neriglissar in 557 BCE, Selinus was later notable as the place where Emperor Trajan died in 117 CE. Despite its eventual decline, its archaeological remnants provide valuable insights into the region's historical significance.
Gallery
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Country
- Turkey
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