Baltalı Gate

Baltalı Gate is the entrance gate of the ancient city of Mylasa and today the north gate of Milas. It is located west of Esentepe, within the boundaries of Hacıapdi Neighborhood. It is 5 x 12 meters wide. It takes its name from the double‑faced axe figure, called "Labrys" in antiquity, that is on the keystone. It was built at the end of the 1st century BC.

Key facts

Type: gate, archaeological site
Located in: Aegean Region

Facts from Wikidata.

Coordinates: 37.316250, 27.785521Open in Google Maps

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Sources

The text on this page is translated from: Baltalı Kapı (tr.wikipedia.org), as of 13 December 2025

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