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Historic Sites Attractions In Antakya

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Antakya is the seat of the Hatay Province in southern Turkey. In ancient times, Antakya was known as Antioch, and was for centuries one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. It was an influential early center of Christianity. It has a population of about 250,000. Most of the population speaks Turkish as their native language, while a minority are native Arabic speakers. Antakya is situated in a well-watered and fertile valley.
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  • 3. Vespasianus Titus Tunnel Samandag
    Vespasianus Titus Tunnel, located in Samandağ, Hatay Province in southern Turkey, is an ancient water tunnel built during the Roman period.The tunnel is situated nearby Çevlik village in Samandağ district of Hatay Province. It is located at the foot of Nur Mountains about 35 km southwest of Antakya, the historical harbor city Antioch on the Orontes in eastern Mediterranean coast.The tunnel is part of a water diversion system consisting of a dam, a short approach channel, the first tunnel section, a short intermediary channel, the second tunnel section and a long discharge channel.The construction of the tunnel was ordered by Roman emperor Vespasian to divert the floodwaters running down the mountain and threatening the harbor. It was built by digging the rocks using manpower only. The c...
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