Aya Tekla Church
Mersin, Silifke · Archaeological site
Photo: Bocachete · Public domain
Catalogue label
- Type
- Archaeology
- Kind
- Archaeological site
- Province / district
- Mersin / Silifke
- Elevation
- 66 m
- Wikidata
- Q792822
About
Ayia Thekla Church (Greek: Ἁγία Θέκλα, Hagia Thékla; Turkish: Aya Tekla Kilisesi), also known as Aya Thecla or Aya Thekla, is a ruined historic church of the Byzantine period in Turkey. It was a popular pilgrimage site, and still attracts visitors today.
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Location
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