Simena

Simena

Simena is a visitable archaeological site in Demre, Antalya, Türkiye, with surviving remains visible on site.

Photo: Paris 15 at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Country
Türkiye
Region
Demre, Antalya
Civilisation
Anatolian heritage
Period
Classical–Roman–Byzantine

Through time

Prehistorybefore 3000 BCEBronze & Iron Age3000–800 BCEClassical800–323 BCEHellenistic & Roman323 BCE–400 CELate Antique & Medieval400–1500 CE

The story

Teimiussa, also spelt Teimioussa or Timiussa, also known as Tristomon (Ancient Greek: Τρίστομον), was a port town of ancient Lycia, near the ancient settlement Tyberissus. The name is not attested in history, but is derived from epigraphic and other evidence. This combination of harbor and inland location is the focus of archaeological exploration. Among the finds are ancient tombs.

Its site is located near the modern town of Üçağız, Asiatic Turkey.

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What you will see

  1. Kale
  2. Theatre
  3. Rock-cut tombs

Before you go

  • Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
  • Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
  • Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.

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