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Eastern Necropolis Tomb. (Access at  36.20082, 29.64267 )Eastern Necropolis Tomb. (Access at  36.2013, 29.64218 )Temle to unknown deity.Temle to unknown deity.Doric Tomb, KasAntiphellos Western Necropolis Tomb.Antiphellos Western Necropolis Tomb. ( Location- 36.20023, 29.63774 )Antiphellos TheatreAntiphellos Ancient TheatreIsinida city wallIsinida city wallPhellos tombsKastelorizo Castle

Location:

  • Türkiye, Kaş
  • geo:36.199577,29.641554
  • Location ± 5-25 m.

Class:

  • Grave or burial field
  • visible

Identifiers:

  • vici:place=26414

Annotations

This well preserved typical Lykian tomb dates back to the IVth century BC stands NE of the harbour. Sarcophagus with elegant pointed arch and haeds of lions on the lid was placed on two-tiered podium1.

  1. George E. Bean, Lycian Turkey: An Archaeological Guide, London John Murray Publishers Ltd 1989, p.92-96
  2. Ekrem Akurgal, Ancient Civilisations and Ruins of Turkey: From Prehistoric Times until the end of the RomanTurkish Historical Society Press, Ankara 1970, p. 262

References

  1. Ekrem Akurgal, Ancient Civilisations and Ruins of Turkey: From Prehistoric Times until the end of the RomanTurkish Historical Society Press, Ankara 1970, p. 262


Nearby

Antiphellos (Kaş) Eastern Necropolis.

Antiphellos (Kaş) Eastern Necropolis.


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