Turkiye

Ancient City of Korykos

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The Ancient City of Korykos was host to the Hittites, Persians, Greeks, Roman and Byzantine Empires and the Armenian Kingdom. It is notable for its Christian churches with Egyptian influences. The nearby Adamkayalar reliefs show carved figures from the Roma period in 9 niches.

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Full Name
Ancient City of Korykos (ID: 5909)
Country
Turkiye
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On tentative list 2014 Site history
History of Ancient City of Korykos
2014: Added to Tentative List
Added to tentative list
Type
Cultural
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UNESCO
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UNESCO.org

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  • Archaeological site: Near Eastern
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