🏛️ Myra-Kyaneai
Lycian coastal settlement with Greco-Roman remains in southwestern Turkey
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Demre district, Antalya Province, southwestern Turkey
- Historical periods: Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine
- UNESCO status: Part of the Lycian Coast Archaeological Sites region
- Notable features: Rock tombs, Roman theatre remains, harbor settlement structures
Myra-Kyaneai represents a significant dual settlement site on the Lycian coast of southwestern Turkey, combining the remains of two ancient communities that were functionally and historically connected. The site encompasses both mountain-sited Kyaneai and the coastal port town of Myra, which served as a major trading hub during the Roman period. The settlement sequence spans from the classical Lycian period through Roman and Byzantine occupation, offering archaeological evidence of continuous ...