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Antiphellos ancient theatre overlooking the sea in Kaş

Antiphellos: The Ancient City Beneath Modern Kaş

If you walk through the centre of modern Kaş, you are also walking through Antiphellos ancient city. Unlike many archaeological sites, Antiphellos is not located outside the modern town behind a separate entrance. Its remains are part of the landscape of Kaş itself. A theatre facing...
Mount Nemrut statues on a Southeast Turkey tour

Mount Nemrut: Visiting the Statues and Walking Beyond the Summit

What Is Mount Nemrut Famous For?

Mount Nemrut in Adıyaman is known for the monumental sanctuary of King Antiochus I of Commagene, where colossal statues stand beside a mound of broken stone. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, the site brings together royal...