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🏛️ Myra-Kyaneai

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🏛️ Myra-Kyaneai
Lycian archaeological site in southwestern Türkiye


🕐 3 min read · Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 04:27
📌 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 ...

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