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Historic Sites in Köyceğiz

Historic Sites in Köyceğiz, Muğla: 9 places with map, ratings and reviews from location-verified real visitors.

Kaunos

Kaunos was a city of ancient Caria in Anatolia, a few kilometres west of the modern town of Dalyan, Muğla Province, Turkey. The Calbys river was the border between Caria and Lycia. Initially Kaunos was a separate state; then it became a part of Caria and later still of Lycia.

Acropolis

The Acropolis, located in Köyceğiz district of Muğla, is one of the highest points of the ancient city of Kaunos, offering panoramic views of the area. The Acropolis bears traces of ancient Greek, Carian, and Roman cultures. It is within walking distance of Kaunos Ancient City (193 m) and Kaunos Roman Bath (383 m).

Dalyan Kaunos Kaya Mezarları

Dalyan Kaunos Rock Tombs, located in Çandır Mahallesi of Köyceğiz district in Muğla, are an important part of the ancient city of Kaunos. These rock tombs have a history of approximately 2400 years and are notable for their temple-fronted architecture. According to ancient beliefs, the higher the tombs were, the closer the deceased would be to god. Some of the tombs remain unfinished, believed to be due to Persian or Alexander the Great's invasions.

Kaunos Roma Hamamı

The Kaunos Roman Bath, located in Köyceğiz, Muğla, is a significant structure within the ancient city of Kaunos. Dating back to the Roman period, this bath was designed in accordance with standard Roman bath architecture and is visible from a distance due to its elevated terrace. The bath was constructed as two large complexes, consisting of a courtyard (palaestra) and a main building. Other remains in the ancient city of Kaunos include a theater, a basilica-type church, an agora, and a temple. It is within walking distance of the ancient city of Kaunos (237 m).

Small Temple Style Rock Cut Tombs

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Kaunos city walls

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Ancient Theater

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Harbour Church

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Round temple structure

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