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Ayas (Aigeai) Ancient Settlement

Ancient Aigeai around present-day Yumurtalık developed as a port settlement.

Ayas (Aigeai) Ancient Settlement
Ayas (Aigeai) Ancient Settlement — source photograph from 2012. Resized for the web; the current appearance may differ. Photo: Klaus-Peter Simon · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.

A closer look

Ancient Aigeai around present-day Yumurtalık developed as a port settlement. Ayas Castle and coastal remains survive within the fabric of the modern town.

Visiting conditions

These details reflect conditions on the date checked. Unlisted criteria have not yet been verified.

Setting

Outdoors

30.09.2026 · Source

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours

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Admission

Unknown

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Getting there

Located in Yumurtalık, Adana. Current bus or minibus routes, timetables and parking have not been verified; check travel arrangements for your visit date.

Visiting tips

Wear sturdy shoes and carry water. Do not climb walls; respect excavation, conservation and private-property boundaries. Visibility from outside does not imply permission to enter.

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