Research Article

Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia

Volume: 30 November 11, 2025
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Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia

Abstract

The “Domuzağılı First Degree Archaeological Site” lies within the Hacısekiler environs of the Konyaaltı District, Antalya, approximately 8 km inland, south of the Çandır Stream. In 2022, fieldwork was conducted to document the site’s condition following recent damage, with primary focus on the necropolis; the forest-covered settlement area was examined only in outline. The survey recorded previously undocumented sarcophagi and inscriptions. New necropolis finds comprise four chamosorion-type tombs with lids (two bearing new inscriptions), three sarcophagi with lids, three additional lids (two unfinished), and architectural blocks possibly belonging to a tomb structure. Epigraphically dated to the 3rd century AD, the Domuzağılı sarcophagi display homogeneous relief styles and typological traditions. Five examples feature on their main façade depictions of standing couples or family members, a hallmark of local decorative practice. A further recurrent motif, present in both freestanding sarcophagi and chamosorion types, is the shield-and-spear design derived from the Termessos–Pisidia tradition, combined with a central tabula ansata. Busts on lids, known from neighbouring necropoleis, are also attested, though often unfinished. Additional evidence includes prehistoric stone tool chips and ceramic fragments on a hill southwest of the settlement, suggesting occupation linked to the Prehistoric Domuzburnu Cave, 4 km to the east. Epigraphic and historical-geographical studies formed a significant component of the research. Newly recorded inscriptions were compared with previously published local material. Two inscriptions indicate that this kome, whose ancient name is unknown, was administratively subordinate to Attaleia in the 3rd century AD, but onomastic results point to a Termessan origin for the inhabitants.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Latin and Classical Greek Languages, Greek and Roman Period Archeology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

November 11, 2025

Submission Date

August 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 30

APA
Işın, G., & Yıldız, M. E. (2025). Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia. Gephyra, 30, 79-119. https://doi.org/10.37095/gephyra.1765322
AMA
1.Işın G, Yıldız ME. Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia. GEPHYRA. 2025;30:79-119. doi:10.37095/gephyra.1765322
Chicago
Işın, Gül, and M. Ertan Yıldız. 2025. “Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia”. Gephyra 30 (November): 79-119. https://doi.org/10.37095/gephyra.1765322.
EndNote
Işın G, Yıldız ME (November 1, 2025) Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia. Gephyra 30 79–119.
IEEE
[1]G. Işın and M. E. Yıldız, “Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia”, GEPHYRA, vol. 30, pp. 79–119, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.37095/gephyra.1765322.
ISNAD
Işın, Gül - Yıldız, M. Ertan. “Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia”. Gephyra 30 (November 1, 2025): 79-119. https://doi.org/10.37095/gephyra.1765322.
JAMA
1.Işın G, Yıldız ME. Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia. GEPHYRA. 2025;30:79–119.
MLA
Işın, Gül, and M. Ertan Yıldız. “Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia”. Gephyra, vol. 30, Nov. 2025, pp. 79-119, doi:10.37095/gephyra.1765322.
Vancouver
1.Gül Işın, M. Ertan Yıldız. Domuzağılı Locality in Konyaaltı, Antalya: A Kome on the Western Border of Pamphylia. GEPHYRA. 2025 Nov. 1;30:79-119. doi:10.37095/gephyra.1765322