Lycian necropolis of ancient Teimiussa

127 m · Teimiussa, also spelt Teimioussa or Timiussa, also known as Tristomon, 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.

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1.1 km · Simena Castle, located in the Demre district of Antalya, is a historic settlement also known today as Kaleköy. The castle has a history dating back to the Lycian period, was expanded during the Byzantine era, and was used by the Knights of Rhodes for defense against pirates. Access to the castle is only possible by boat or on foot, and it contains the remains of an ancient theater.

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2.1 km · Kekova, located near the Demre district of Antalya, is a protected area encompassing both an island and its surrounding bays. Kekova is known for its sunken city, Dolichiste, which was part of the ancient Lycian civilization and dates back to the 4th century BCE. Earthquakes in the 2nd century CE caused parts of the city to submerge, and these ruins can be viewed by boat. Swimming and diving are prohibited directly over the sunken city to preserve the historical remains.

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6.3 km · Cyaneae, also spelled Kyaneai or Cyanae, was a town of ancient Lycia, or perhaps three towns known collectively by the name. Leake observes that in some copies of Pliny it is written Cyane; in Hierocles and the Notitiae Episcopatuum it is Cyaneae. To Spratt and Forbes, Cyaneae appeared to be a city ranking in importance with Phellus and Candyba, but in a better state of preservation.

6.4 km · The Cyaneae Theatre, located in Kaş, Antalya, is a significant historical structure of ancient Lycia. Dating to the Roman period, the theatre is partly carved into a hillside and features approximately 25 rows of seats with a capacity for 2,000 to 2,500 spectators. The theatre, along with the necropolis of the ancient city of Kyaneai, is a notable feature of the area, containing over 380 rock-cut tombs and sarcophagi. It is open 24/7 and is within walking distance of Kyaneai (88 m).

7.5 km · Aperlae or Aperlai was an ancient city on the southern coast of ancient Lycia. It did not play any significant role in history or politics, yet its lifespan of 1,300 years is worth note. The harsh local terrain made agriculture difficult, but like other towns along the coast, it thrived on the production of royal purple.

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7.7 km · Apollonia was a city in ancient Lycia. Its ruins are located near Kiliçli, a small village in the Kaş district of Antalya Province, Turkey.

7.9 km · Apollonia Citadel is a Byzantine-era fortress located on the acropolis of the ancient city of Apollonia in the Kaş district of Antalya. The ancient city itself was a Lycian settlement established in the 4th century BC and remained significant through the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. The citadel can be seen alongside other ruins of Apollonia Ancient City, including a church, baths, a theater, and a necropolis. It is within walking distance of Apollonia Ancient City (194 m).

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9.1 km · The Heroon of Trysa is the modern name for an ancient tomb, built around 380 BCE in Trysa, in ancient Lycia in southwest Turkey. It was discovered in 1841 by the gymnasium teacher Julius August Schönborn during his field research in Lycia. The figural frieze originally consisted of c.