The Cilician Gates

The Cilician Gates in the Taurus Mountains, located about 1000m above sea level and connecting the Cilician coast with the Central Anatolian Plateau, are one of history's most frequented corridors. In 333 BC, Alexander and his Army of Ten Thousand passed through here on the way to the battle of Issus. On Peter Sommer Travels Alexander tour, you have opportunity to contemplate his voyage on his very route, in a spot travelled later by many other travellers and many of history's great armies. Find out about our Alexander the Great tour in Turkey
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