Silifke (Seleucia on the Calycadnus) and Surroundings - A Travel Guide

Lost cities of bygone times in Cilicia

Author: Taşkıran, Celâl

Silifke, also known as Seleucia on the Calycadnus, is a town in Turkey located about 8 km inland on the Calycadnus river. The town is strategically well situated, with a castle hill from which one can overlook the surroundings, including the mouth of the river and the harbours of Holmoi and Korasion. Silifke was also the capital of the Byzantine theme of Seleucia.

Further information on Silifke and its surroundings:

History: Silifke has a rich history dating back to antiquity. The town was once an important port and a significant trading centre.

Cultural heritage: In and around Silifke there are numerous historical sites, including the ruins of the ancient city of Seleucia and Byzantine fortresses.

Geography: The town lies in a fertile plain at the foot of the Taurus Mountains and is surrounded by a varied landscape that includes both stretches of coast and mountainous regions.

Economy: The region around Silifke is predominantly agricultural, with the cultivation of fruit, vegetables and cereals playing an important role.

Tourism: Silifke also attracts tourists interested in the history, culture and natural beauty of the region.

Administration: Silifke is a district (İlçe) in the province of Mersin. The town has an area of 2,692 km² and a population of 125,173 (as of 2020).

Item features:

Brand-new, well-founded archaeological and travel guide “Silifke (Seleukeia am Kalykadnos) und Umgebung – Verlorene Städte längst vergangener Zeiten in Kilikien” by Celâl Taşkıran (214 pages, hardcover edition in German). An immaculate, unread collector's item – perfect for cultural travellers, historians and explorers of ancient sites in the Mersin region.

Item condition: New, unread, unused book in immaculate condition with no missing or damaged pages.
Year of publication: 1999
Subject area: Prehistory and archaeology, travel guides & travel writing
Topic: Non-fiction, study
Country and region of manufacture: Istanbul, Turkey
Format: Hardcover 20 x cm
Pages: 214
Weight: 300 g
Publisher: Sim Matbaası
Language: German
ISBN-ISSN : 62930
0.3 kg
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