🏛️ Herakleia Perinthous-Selymbria
Ruins of an ancient Greek and Roman coastal settlement near Istanbul
📌 Fast Facts
- Located on the European coast of the Sea of Marmara, approximately 60 km west of Istanbul
- Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BCE; later became a significant Roman port city
- Archaeological remains include walls, structures, and artifacts from Hellenistic and Roman periods
- Site remains largely unexcavated; accessible but without developed visitor infrastructure
Herakleia Perinthous-Selymbria represents the layered history of settlement along the Sea of Marmara coast. The site preserves remains from its foundation as a Greek colony through its development as a Roman trading center. The dual name reflects the settlement's Greek origins (Herakleia and Perinthous) and later Hellenistic designation (Selymbria). Today, visible archaeological elements remain scattered across the coastal landscape, offering evidence of ancient maritime commerce and urban ...