Zeugma Ancient City
Zeugma Antik Kenti
A Hellenistic-Roman city on the Euphrates, partly submerged by a reservoir, with villa mosaics preserved in the open air.
Zeugma was founded by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals. It grew into a prosperous city at a crossing point on the Euphrates and was garrisoned by a Roman legion. In 2000, the flooding of the reservoir behind the Birecik Dam submerged part of the ancient city, and the mosaics rescued from it are now displayed in the museum in the city center. The site today features an archaeological park with shade canopies, where visitors can see villas, mosaic floors, and streets. It lies about 50 km from the city center, near Nizip. Visiting the museum and Rumkale on the same day by self-drive or private car is recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Halfeti
- Rumkale
- Gaziantep Mevlevi Lodge Museum
- Tahmis Coffee House
- Coppersmiths Bazaar
- Zeugma Mosaic Museum
- Zincirli Bedesten
- İmam Çağdaş