Soli-Pompeiopolis Antik Kenti is an archaeological site in the Mezitli district of Mersin, preserving the remains of one of the eastern Mediterranean's important ancient port cities. The site is best known for its monumental colonnaded street, harbor remains, and evidence of continuous settlement spanning many centuries. SOLİ POMPEİPOLİS | Kültür Portalı
What people say
The standing columns are the site's signature feature and create a striking visual impression despite only a portion of the ancient city being visible today.
Visitors often appreciate the easy urban access, since the ruins are located within modern Mezitli rather than in a remote archaeological park.
Reviews commonly note that much of the ancient city remains under excavation or protected, so expectations should be for an open-air archaeological site rather than a fully restored ancient city.
What it's like
The site combines Roman monumental architecture with traces of its ancient harbor, bath complex, mound (höyük), and other scattered remains set among the modern city.
The atmosphere is that of an active archaeological landscape, where ongoing research continues to reveal new information about the ancient settlement.
History and highlights
Soli was an important harbor city that flourished under successive civilizations, including the Persians, the Seleucids, and the Romans. After Roman commander Pompey resettled former pirates there in 67 BCE, the city became known as Pompeiopolis. During the Roman period it prospered again, with Emperor Hadrian supporting improvements to its harbor. The city later suffered from earthquakes and regional conflicts before gradually declining. SOLİ POMPEİPOLİS | Kültür Portalı
Notable surviving features include:
Colonnaded Street (Cardo Maximus): Around 33 Corinthian columns remain standing today from what was once a grand avenue lined with roughly 200 columns.
Ancient Harbor: One of the relatively rare places where parts of an ancient Mediterranean harbor can still be identified above ground.
Soli Höyük: A settlement mound with archaeological evidence stretching from the Early Iron Age into the Roman period.
Roman Bath: Partial remains of the city's bath complex survive on the site. SOLİ POMPEİPOLİS | Kültür Portalı
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Location: The ruins are in Viranşehir, Mezitli, within the urban area of Mersin and can be reached by local public transportation. SOLİ POMPEİPOLİS | Kültür Portalı
Ongoing archaeology: Excavations have continued since 1999, and conservation work is still revealing new discoveries. Mezitli
Best experience: The monumental columns and harbor remains are the site's most distinctive features, making it an accessible stop for visitors interested in Roman and Hellenistic history. SOLİ POMPEİPOLİS | Kültür Portalı
索利-庞培波利斯(Soli-Pompeiopolis)古城遗址
土耳其梅尔辛省(Mersin)梅济特利区(Mezitli),邮编 33340
索利-庞培波利斯古城遗址位于梅尔辛市梅济特利区,这里保存着东地中海地区一座重要古代港口城市的遗迹。该遗址最引人注目的特征包括宏伟的列柱大道、港口遗迹,以及跨越数世纪、持续有人居住的考古证据。——“文化门户”(Kültür Portalı)网站
游客评价
现场概况
历史与亮点
索利(Soli)曾是一座重要的港口城市,在波斯、塞琉古和罗马等多个文明统治时期都曾繁荣一时。公元前67年,罗马统帅庞培(Pompey)将曾经的海盗安置于此,该城随后更名为“庞培波利斯”(Pompeiopolis)。在罗马时期,该城再次走向繁荣,罗马皇帝哈德良(Hadrian)还曾资助改善其港口设施。此后,该城历经地震和地区冲突,逐渐走向衰落。——“文化门户”(Kültür Portalı)网站
现存的主要遗迹包括:
实用信息
Soli-Pompeiopolis Antik Kenti
Viranşehir, 33340 Mezitli/Mersin, Türkiye
Soli-Pompeiopolis Antik Kenti is an archaeological site in the Mezitli district of Mersin, preserving the remains of one of the eastern Mediterranean's important ancient port cities. The site is best known for its monumental colonnaded street, harbor remains, and evidence of continuous settlement spanning many centuries. SOLİ POMPEİPOLİS | Kültür Portalı
What people say
What it's like
History and highlights
Soli was an important harbor city that flourished under successive civilizations, including the Persians, the Seleucids, and the Romans. After Roman commander Pompey resettled former pirates there in 67 BCE, the city became known as Pompeiopolis. During the Roman period it prospered again, with Emperor Hadrian supporting improvements to its harbor. The city later suffered from earthquakes and regional conflicts before gradually declining. SOLİ POMPEİPOLİS | Kültür Portalı
Notable surviving features include:
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