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🏛️ Phaselis

Archaeology - Ancient Rome Türkiye Asia

🏛️ Phaselis
Ruined Hellenistic and Roman port city on the Lycian coast


🕐 2 min read · Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 04:10
📌 Fast Facts
  • Three harbours from antiquity; settled circa 7th century BCE by Rhodian colonists
  • Roman period saw expansion as a major Mediterranean trade hub
  • Located within Olympos Beydağları National Park near Tekirova, Antalya Province
  • Extensive ruins accessible year-round; no entrance fee

Phaselis occupies a narrow peninsula on the southwestern Turkish coast between three natural harbours. Founded by Greek settlers ...

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