Termessos

Historical Places Döşemealtı Antalya

Termessos (Greek Τερμησσός Termēssós), also known as Termessos Major (Τερμησσός ἡ μείζων), was a Pisidian city built at an altitude of about 1000 metres at the south-west side of Solymos Mountain (mod...

Termessus - Antalya
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About Termessos

Termessos (Greek Τερμησσός Termēssós), also known as Termessos Major (Τερμησσός ἡ μείζων), was a Pisidian city built at an altitude of about 1000 metres at the south-west side of Solymos Mountain (modern Güllük Dağı) in the Taurus Mountains (modern Korkuteli, Antalya Province, Turkey). It lies 17 kilometres to the north-west of Antalya. It lies on a natural platform on the slopes of Güllük Dağı, which itself rises to 1,665 metres.

Termessos is one of the best preserved of the ancient cities in Turkey. The city was founded by the Solymi, who were mentioned by Homer in the Iliad in connection with the legend of Bellerophon. Originally a Pisidian settlement, it integrated into the Greek world after Alexander the Great's conquests. By the turn of the second and third centuries AD, under Imperial Roman rule, it had become a thriving provincial city.

Termessos has never been formally excavated but has been explored and surveyed, leading to extensive publications of over a thousand inscriptions. Because of its natural and historical riches, the city is included in the Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park.

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Location and Access

Termessos is located in Döşemealtı district, Antalya. Coordinates are 36.98250, 30.46444. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Antalya.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Termessos is located in Döşemealtı, Antalya. Coordinates: 36.98250, 30.46444.

2,5–3 saat (tırmanış dâhil)

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Quick Facts

  • Province Antalya
  • District Döşemealtı
  • Category Historical Places
  • Period Pisidya · Helenistik · Roma
  • Opening hours Gündüz saatleri
  • Entrance Ücretli · Müzekart geçerli
  • Visit duration 2,5–3 saat (tırmanış dâhil)
  • Best season İlkbahar ve sonbahar
  • Coordinates 36.98250, 30.46444

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