🏛️ Oinoanda-Balboura
Ancient Lycian settlement in southwestern Türkiye
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Southwestern Türkiye, in the Lycian region of modern-day Antalya Province
- Period: Hellenistic and Roman era, with settlement activity spanning several centuries
- Status: Archaeological site with partial excavation; accessible but undeveloped
- Designation: Part of the broader Lycian cultural landscape, not yet UNESCO World Heritage listed as a single site
Oinoanda-Balboura is a dual archaeological site comprising two ancient Lycian settlements in southwestern Türkiye. The area preserves remains from the Hellenistic period through the Roman Imperial era, with structural evidence including domestic quarters, fortifications, and burial grounds. The site lies in a mountainous inland region of Lycia, away from the coastal centers that attracted more intensive ancient settlement ...