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🏛️ Patara-Phellos
Lycian coastal ruins in southwestern Turkey


🕐 2 min read · Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 01:56
📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Lycia region, Antalya Province, southwestern Türkiye
  • Period: Hellenistic to Roman (4th century BCE – 5th century CE)
  • Status: Open-air archaeological site; unexcavated areas remain
  • Access: Coastal area near Patara Beach; limited facilities

Patara-Phellos comprises two interconnected Lycian sites on the southern Mediterranean coast of Türkiye. The settlement emerged during the Hellenistic period and flourished under Roman rule as a port and trading hub. The site contains scattered architectural remains, including building foundations, necropoli, and fragments of carved stone typical of Lycian culture ...

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