I got this tid-bit of information from turkeytravelplanner.com:
Uzuncaburç ("Tall-ish Tower"), 32 km (20 miles) north of Silifke (map) near Turkey's Mediterranean coast, is the ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba, famous for its great Temple of Zeus Olbius.
On your way into the hills from Silifke, you'll pass through the village of Demircili (7 km/4.3 miles), calledImbriogon in ancient times, which has several impressive tombs visible from the road.
At Uzuncaburç (oo-ZOON-jah-boorch) the most impressive ruins are those of the Temple of Zeus Olbius, the nearby Temple of Tyche, and themonumental city gate. There are also ruins of anymphaeum (fountain), and a theater.
Here are some of my photos.
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| This was the first time I had seen the diff color leaves around here! |
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| ummm, yeah--I said it was storming, right! That is the hail that was falling as we were trying to get pictures! |
We also made a visit to Aya Tekla Church on the way to Uzuncaburç. I found this information on Wikipedia for you. (The Link)
Thecla was one of the followers of Saint Paul whose origin was Tarsus about 110 kilometres (68 mi) east of the church. Thecla who was originally from Konya (Iconum of the Antiquity) lived around Silifke, in a location , now called Meryemlik (meaning of Virgin Mary). There is a cave on a small hill next to Silifke which is believed to be her home in her later years. The grave in the cave probably belongs to her.[2]
Up to 312, Thecla's cave was a secret pilgrimage center. The church was built in 460-470 AD by the Byzantine emperor Zeno and the church was devoted to her. The church and the other related buildings such as bath are now in ruins the only standing element being, a part of the abscissage.
And here are my photos from that visit!
Thecla was one of the followers of Saint Paul whose origin was Tarsus about 110 kilometres (68 mi) east of the church. Thecla who was originally from Konya (Iconum of the Antiquity) lived around Silifke, in a location , now called Meryemlik (meaning of Virgin Mary). There is a cave on a small hill next to Silifke which is believed to be her home in her later years. The grave in the cave probably belongs to her.[2]
Up to 312, Thecla's cave was a secret pilgrimage center. The church was built in 460-470 AD by the Byzantine emperor Zeno and the church was devoted to her. The church and the other related buildings such as bath are now in ruins the only standing element being, a part of the abscissage.
And here are my photos from that visit!
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| Don't let those blue skies fool you, it literally was for that pic only!! |
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| Inside the underground church |
J-Twice decided to stay home on this trip (it may have been the better choice considering the weather!). I went along with my friend, Amanda, her husband, and a guy that they were sponsering that just got here, James. (We call them Old James and New James hahaha) We had a great time,despite the weather. A trip is all in what you make of it!
**update**
I can not believe I forgot the most important part of this trip! As soon as the last person paid their 3TL to tour Uzuncaburç, it started to S-T-O-R-M! I'm talking: thunder, lightning, hail, rain...everything! It was crazy. I took a few pictures (which wasn't exactly easy while holding an umbrella) and jetted back to the bus. Needless to say, that is why I don't have a whole lot!
Stay tuned for our next adventures! :)
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