Kaldırım Village Historical Mound and Settlement

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore The historical mound, located within the borders of Kaldırım Village, is an ancient coastal plain settlement that was inhabited continuously from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Ancient ceramic shards, stone foundation ruins and Roman-era water wells were identified in the mound. It is said in the region that in ancient times, the sea level penetrated into the interior and this was a port town where rich merchants stayed. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The altitude is approximately 15 meters. It is a strategic mound rising in the middle of the fertile alluvial agricultural lands of Çukurova. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees