- The Turks called the city Uzuncaburc owing to this tower that is the symbol of the city. The five story tower was constructed by Tarkyares on the 2nd half of the 3rd century BC and then, restored by the order of the governor Petronius Faustinus at the end of 3rd century AD.
- UZUNCABURÇ DIOCAESAREA EXCAVATION. https://uzuncaburc.mersin.edu.tr/page3.html
