Karaahmetli, Erdemli
Karaahmetli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 419 (2022). Situated in the plateau to the south of Toros Mountains, at , its distance to Erdemli is  to Erdemli and  to Mersin. History 

The village was probably founded by a Turkmen tribe in the Middle Ages, and the name of the village refers to the founder of the village. But the vicinity of the village is full of early Byzantine religious ruins, and the village may be described as an open-air museum. Especially the ruins of a 5th- or 6th-century church now called Emirzeli is an important example of Byzantine architecture. Economy 

Animal husbandry, which once constituted the major economic sector of the village, is on the decline. The main agricultural crops are tomato, cucumber, olive and some fruits. Although the village hosts valuable archeological sites, at the moment, tourism plays no part in the village's economy. References 

Neighbourhoods in Erdemli District