In the vicinity of Dalyan you can come across many ancient relics, such as the Licilian tombs in Kaunos (founded in the 4th century BC on the border of ancient Caria and Lycia in the 4th century BC on the border of ancient Caria and Lycia) incorporated into the precipitous rocks. It is said that the tombs were carved in a hanging position, lowering people on special baskets. Not everyone enjoyed this risky work, as accidents occurred and the construction claimed many lives. Their facades are modeled on Ionic temples. They are the burial places of rulers from that distant period.

LICILIAN TOMBS IN ROCKS

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• Add Date: 14.10.2024 20:01

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