🏛️ Kalynda-Kaunos
Lycian-Carian harbour settlement on the Dalyan River estuary
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in southwestern Türkiye (Muğla Province), 2 km north of Dalyan village
- Harbour town active from the Classical period through the Roman Imperial era
- Sits on a strategically positioned peninsula at the mouth of the Dalyan River
- Partially submerged; accessible by river boat or walking trails during low water
Kalynda-Kaunos was a dual-identity settlement straddling Lycian and Carian territories in antiquity. The site functioned as a harbour town of regional importance, controlling maritime access along the southwestern Mediterranean coast of Asia Minor. Its position on elevated terrain overlooking the river delta made it valuable for defence and trade. The site remains largely unexcavated and partially obscured by vegetation and water ...