Hundreds of tombs dug into the rock resembling majestic Greek temples are carved into the cliffs of southwestern Turkey.
The tombs of the Lycian king of Kaunos, dating back to the 4th century, feature Greek-style pillars and intricate hand-carved reliefs depicting gods, angels, and spirits.Elite.
Believing that the lay spirits would bring the soul of their dead to the afterlife, the Lycians, an ancient lycian, an ancient people who inhabited the bays between Antalya and Fethiye in Turkey, buried their most respectable members of society on the cliffs overlooking the Dalyan emerald green river…
Today, the elaborate tombs are part of the ancient city of Kaunos, recognized by UNESCO, a 2,500-year-old archaeological site that also houses a 5,000-seat Hellenistic theatre, a Roman bath carved into the rock, and several Lycian temples and churches.
The tombs of king Lycio can be visited by personal boat from the river of the city of Dalyan.Once you reach the small agreement of Andur, you can explore the necropolis and the ancient city of Kaunos on foot. A circular through the prices of the Turkish rowboats 15 pounds (1.71 euros).
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