Anemorium

Anemurium dates back to the 4th century BC, the city was an essential political and economic hub in Anatolia and Cilicia throughout the Roman era. The name Anamorium means "Windy Nose," and the city was under the rule of King Antiochus of Commagene until 72 AD, and then the Roman Empire until 382 AD. The city saw intense construction during the first half of the 3rd century AD, including theaters, basilicas, baths, aqueducts, and hundreds of graves. Unfortunately, the city faced unrest and had to build new defensive walls during the Parth occupation in 260 AD. In the Byzantine period, the city became prosperous and added floor mosaics to several buildings. After a devastating earthquake in 580 AD, most of the structures were severely damaged. The Anamorium Ruins are a significant archaeological site and one of the most important in Turkey and the Mediterranean region, with a history spanning almost 700 years.