Limantepe Mound

Discover Limantepe Mound, İzmir: Unearth Millennia of History Below Your Feet

Limantepe Mound

Limantepe, where Türkiye's first underwater excavations were carried out, reveals the ancient history of the region. The Limantepe Mound, discovered in İskele Mahallesi, near Urla Harbor, dates back to 4000 BCE. Limantepe and Klazomenai contain the oldest harbor in the Aegean Sea. These two ancient settlements in Urla have been important centers for olive oil production since ancient times.

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