Anemurion
Anemurion is an archaeological site in Anamur, Mersin Province. Anemurion is situated nearby to Anemurium, as well as near Anamur Lighthouse.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Anemurium and Anamur Lighthouse.
Anemurium
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Anemurium, also called Animurium, is an ancient city whose ruins, now called Eski Anamur or Anemuryum, are close to the modern Turkish city of Anamur. It was in the Roman province of Cilicia, later Isauria, and was situated near a high promontory that marks the southernmost point of Asia Minor, only 64 km from Cyprus.
Anamur Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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Anamur Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Anamur ilçe of Mersin Province, Turkey. The lighthouse is located in a headland at the southernmost point of Anatolian Peninsula at. Anamur Lighthouse is situated 620 metres south of Anemurion.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ören and Alataş.
Ören
Village
Ören is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 4,450. Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town. Ören is situated 3½ km northwest of Anemurion.
Alataş
Village
Alataş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 442. Situated to the north of Ören it is almost merged to Anamur. Banana is the main crop of the village. Alataş is situated 5 km north of Anemurion.
Kızılaliler
Village
Kızılaliler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 891. The distance to Anamur is 8 kilometres. Kızılaliler is situated 5 km northwest of Anemurion.
Anemurion
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
36.02306° or 36° 1′ 23″ northLongitude
32.80297° or 32° 48′ 11″ eastElevation
16 metres (52 feet)Open location code
8G8J2RF3+65GeoNames ID
9440339
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