Teimiussa
Turkey

Teimiussa

Ancient Lycian port town with tombs

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Teimiussa, also known as Tristomon, was an ancient port town in Lycia, located near modern Üçağız in Turkey. This settlement reflects a combination of harbor functionality and inland habitation, offering insights into ancient maritime and trade practices. Notably, the site is characterized by the presence of ancient tombs, suggesting its role in burial traditions of the period. As an integral part of ancient Lycia, Teimiussa's archaeological significance lies in its contributions to understanding regional dynamics during the Classical Period, particularly between the Early and Late Classical Periods. The site provides valuable information on the socio-economic landscape of ancient Lycia, especially concerning its maritime interactions.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
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Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
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Use of Tombs

500 BCE

Establishment as a Port Town

500 BCE

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Water Management Features

Harbors
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Burial and Funerary Structures

Tombs
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Towns
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Country

Turkey

Coordinates

36.20° N, 29.85° E