🏛️ Myra-Kyaneai
Lycian rock-cut tombs and Roman port city ruins in southwestern Turkey
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Demre, Antalya Province, southwestern Turkey (Lycia region)
- Period: Hellenistic and Roman (4th century BCE – 2nd century CE)
- Key features: Monumental rock-cut tombs, theatre ruins, Byzantine church remains
- Status: Open-air archaeological site; partial excavation ongoing
Myra-Kyaneai represents a major Lycian settlement that flourished under Hellenistic and Roman rule, located in the Mediterranean coastal region of what is now Turkey. The site combines two archaeological zones: the distinctive façade tombs carved into cliff faces above the ancient city, and the submerged or partially excavated remains of the Roman port settlement below. The necropolis demonstrates the characteristic architectural style of Lycian burial practices, while the lower ruins reflect ...