At the location of Taşucu, at the 10th km of the Silifke-Antalya highway, BC. There are no surviving ruins from the old Holmi Colony, which was founded in the 7th century.

Holmi existed for a long period, but due to pirate attacks, B.C. It started to weaken after the 4th century. Seleucus Nicator, one of the commanders of Alexander the Great and the founder of the Syrian kingdom, took advantage of the weak situation of the city and easily captured it and settled his people where today’s Silifke is located. 2 km from Taşucu.

There are building ruins from the Young Roman and Early Byzantine periods at the Mylai Ruins, which the local people call the monastery, on the slope of a hill to the west.

Taşucu, which is the most important gate between Türkiye and TRNC in terms of passenger traffic, is rapidly developing as a modern tourist resort today.

Tokmar Castle

Tokmar Castle, which can be reached by a 5 km asphalt road branching off to the north at the 22nd kilometer of the Taşucu – Antalya highway, was built on a hill overlooking the sea. There are defensive bastions in the north of the castle, which is surrounded by a steep rock to the south. XII. It is estimated that it was built in the century.

Aphrodisias This ancient settlement, popularly known as the Ovacık Peninsula and referred to as Cilician Aphrodisia in the archaeological literature, can be reached via a secondary road branching off to the south at the 35th kilometer of the Silifke – Anamur highway. B.C. XII. The cyclopean city walls and bastions, which are estimated to have been built in the 16th century and whose total length is approximately 4 kilometers, are the oldest ruins that can be seen.

The most important work of the ancient city is St. Pantaleon Church. WORK. IV. The floor of the church, dating back to the 19th century, is completely covered with mosaics. The mosaic floor, decorated with geometric shapes, plant and bird motifs, is very well preserved. Knight’s houses, cisterns and necropolis are other ancient ruins that can be seen.