🏛️ Attaleia-Phaselis
Greco-Roman coastal ruins on the Lycian coast
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Turkish Mediterranean coast, Antalya Province, near Kemer
- Historical periods: Hellenistic (3rd–2nd century BCE) and Roman (1st–4th century CE)
- Status: Open-air archaeological site; partially excavated
- Accessibility: Coastal location; no formal entrance fees; minimal infrastructure
Phaselis was a significant port city of ancient Lycia, founded by Greek colonists and later absorbed into the Roman Empire. The site occupies a peninsula on the Turkish Riviera, approximately 50 kilometres south of Antalya. Its strategic position made it an important trade hub connecting the Mediterranean with Anatolia's interior. The remains span the Hellenistic and Roman periods, with substantial structural evidence still visible despite weathering and partial excavation ...