Ayasuluk Hill

Ayasuluk Hill is an ancient mound in in . It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home to a Byzantine fortress and the ruins of the Basilica of St John.
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 63 metres
  • Description: Ancient mound and part of Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Also known as: “Ayasluğ” and “Ayasoluk”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ephesus and Temple of Artemis.

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is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with magnificent Roman ruins. It's in the region of Turkey 4 km west of and 19 km northeast of the beach resort of .

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The or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to a localised form of the goddess Artemis. It was located in , near modern day in .

Ruins
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The is an ancient Roman building in , , located near the modern town of , in the of western .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Şirince.

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, formerly Kirkince or Çirkince, is a village nestled in the hills in , , 15 minutes from Selçuk, 20 minutes from the ancient site of Ephesus. today is very popular with Turkish tourists, especially on weekends.

Ayasuluk Hill

Latitude
37.9555° or 37° 57′ 20″ north
Longitude
27.3681° or 27° 22′ 5″ east
Elevation
63 metres (207 feet)
Open location code
8G99X949+56
Open­Street­Map ID
node 733378345
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q6101813
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Ukrainian—“Ayasuluk Hill” goes by many names.
  • French: “Ayasoluk”
  • Turkish: “Ayasuluk Tepesi”
  • Turkish: “Ayasuluk”
  • Ukrainian: “Пагорб Аясулук”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as İsa Bey and Atatürk.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include The Grand Fortress of Selçuk and Ayasuluk Kale Mosque.

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