Silpium

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Silpium (Ancient Greek: Σίλπιον όρος) is the ancient mountain above Antioch on the Orontes (modern Antakya, Turkey) where Io, the daughter of Inachus, dies of grief in the version of the Greek myth pr...

Silpium - Hatay
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About Silpium

Silpium (Ancient Greek: Σίλπιον όρος) is the ancient mountain above Antioch on the Orontes (modern Antakya, Turkey) where Io, the daughter of Inachus, dies of grief in the version of the Greek myth preserved by the Syrian historian Ioannis Malalas (2.30). In modern Turkish, it is called Habib-i Neccar Dağı.

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Location and Access

Silpium is located in Hatay. Coordinates are 36.19960, 36.17880. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Hatay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Silpium is located in Hatay. Coordinates: 36.19960, 36.17880.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Hatay and visit Silpium with a professional tour guide.

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