🏛️ Myra-Kyaneai
Lycian archaeological site in southwestern Türkiye
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Antalya Province, southwestern Türkiye, near the Mediterranean coast
- Comprises two adjacent Lycian settlements: Myra (Hellenistic-Roman port city) and Kyaneai (inland fortified settlement)
- Myra served as a major port and administrative center under Roman rule; Kyaneai functioned as a highland stronghold
- Site contains rock-cut tombs, Byzantine basilicas, Roman theatre ruins, and defensive walls spanning multiple periods
Myra-Kyaneai represents a dual Lycian settlement complex in the Demre district of Antalya Province. The site demonstrates continuous ...