Termessos

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Termessos

Τερμησσός (in Greek)
Theatre in Termessos
Shown within Turkey
Location	Korkuteli, Antalya Province, Turkey
Region	Pisidia
Coordinates	36°58′57″N 30°27′53″E / 36.98250°N 30.46472°E / 36.98250; 30.46472
Type	Settlement
Site notes
Public access	Yes
Website	Termessos Archeological Site and National Park

Termessos (Greek Τερμησσός Termissós) was a Pisidian city built at an altitude of more than 1000 metres at the south-west side of the mountain Solymos (modern-day Güllük Dağı) in the Taurus Mountains (modern-day Korkuteli, Antalya Province, Turkey). It lies 17 kilometres to the north-west of Antalya. It was founded on a natural platform on top of Güllük Dağı, soaring to a height of 1,665 metres from among the surrounding travertine mountains of Antalya.

Concealed by pine forests and with a peaceful and untouched appearance, the site has a distinct atmosphere and is unique compared to many other ancient cities.

Termessos is one of the best preserved of the ancient cities in Turkey. The city was founded by the Solims, who were mentioned by Homer in the Iliad in connection with the legend of Bellerophon.^[1]

Because of its natural and historical riches, the city has been included in a national park bearing its name, the Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park.^[2]