©The Archaeological Settlements of Turkey - TAY Project





Misis



Ages Maps Photos
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
EBA
IA




maps Misis

Type:
Mound
Altitude:
50 m
Diameter:
m- Direction:

Region:
Mediterranean
Province:
Adana
District:
Merkez
Village:
Yakapinar

Destruction :
Contemporary Settlements - Attention

TAYEx:
Visited - 2/8/2001

Registration State:
Registered For detailed registration information please refer to Turkish pages.
     


Location: This site lies in Yakapinar (Misis) Subdistrict; east of the city of Adana. It appears on all touristic maps because it was a Roman and Byzantine city.
Geography and Environment: The large mound of Misis lies on a natural ridge along the Ceyhan River. There was a Roman-Byzantine city on both sides of the Ceyhan River; especially on the western bank.
Destruction Details: The mound has been severely damaged due to contemporary settlement. The destruction continues despite the the site has been registered. There houses on southern section and gendarme station on top hill. The western and southern skirts are cut by road [TAYEx 2.8.2001].


To List