Veyselli rock reliefs
Westernmost figure
Veyselli rock reliefs are a series of four rock reliefs in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey.
The reliefs are in the rural area between the villages of Yeniyurt and Veyselli at about 36°38'06.7"N 34°06'36.5"E. The distance to Erdemli is 29 kilometres (18 mi) and to Mersin is 65 kilometres (40 mi). But the last 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) is impassable for motor vehicles.
There are four figures; three soldiers and a woman. They are dated to Roman Empire era.[1] Each figure is about 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) tall and had been carved on the northern slope of a hill about 3 metres (9.8 ft) high with respect to ground.
References[]
- ^ Mersin Valiliği: Mersin Ören Yerleri, ISBN 978-605-4196-07-4 p.171
Categories:
- Erdemli District
- Roman sites in Turkey
- Rock reliefs in Turkey
- Archaeological sites in Mersin Province, Turkey
- Olba territorium