Teimiussa

Teimiussa, also spelt Teimioussa or Timiussa (Ancient Greek: Τειμιούσα), also known as Tristomon (Ancient Greek: Τρίστομον), was a port town of ancient Lycia, near the ancient settlement Tyberissus. The name is not attested in history, but is derived from epigraphic and other evidence. This combination of harbor and inland location is the focus of archaeological exploration. Among the finds are ancient tombs.

Its site is located near the modern town of Üçağız, Asiatic Turkey.

Key facts

Type: ancient city
Located in: Mediterranean Region

Facts from Wikidata.

Coordinates: 36.197100, 29.850200Open in Google Maps

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Sources

The text on this page comes from: Teimiussa (en.wikipedia.org), as of 24 March 2026

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