Zeugma

#317 among destinations in Turkey

City, Archaeological site

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Zeugma is an ancient Hellenistic era Greek and then Roman city of Commagene; located in modern Gaziantep Province, Turkey. It was named for the bridge of boats, or zeugma, that crossed the Euphrates at that location. Zeugma Mosaic Museum contains mosaics from the site, and is one of the largest mosaic museums in the world. ()

Alternative names: Built: 300 B.C.E.Coordinates: 37°3'31"N, 37°51'57"E

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Zeugma – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birecik Bridge, Apamea, Euphrates Viaduct.

5.8 miE
Bridge
Birecik Bridge, Birecik
149 min walk • The Birecik Bridge is a 695 m long deck arch bridge carrying the D.400 across the Euphrates in Birecik, Turkey.
1.1 miNE
City, Archaeological site
Apamea
29 min walk • Apamea or Apameia was a Hellenistic city on the left bank of the Euphrates, opposite the famous city of Zeugma, at the end of a bridge of boats connecting the two, founded by Seleucus I Nicator. The city was rebuilt by Seleucus I.
2.3 miE
Bridge
Euphrates Viaduct
58 min walk • The Euphrates Viaduct is a motorway bridge across the Euphrates between Belkıs, Nizip, Gaziantep Province and Birecik, Şanlıurfa Province in Turkey. Built up to 2007, it is the longest river bridge in Turkey.

Zeugma

Facts and practical information

Zeugma – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Birecik Bridge, Birecik

Apamea

Euphrates Viaduct