Dalyan Lycian Rock Tombs

Marmaris/Muğla Province, Turkey

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One of the most famous and spectacular attractions in Dalyan are the Lycian rock tombs of the ancient kings; these can be found all along the Lycian coast but the very best examples of them are just across the river from the Dalyan town centre. There are two different types of rock tombs; one type are just a simple chamber cut into the rock face like a room and the others are far more elaborate temple like rock tomb carvings. The rock tombs date back to 400BC and are the final resting places for the ancient kings of Kaunos. You can also take a short boat trip across the river and visit the ruins of the ancient city of Kaunos itself which is just a few kilometres further to the west behind the rock tombs. http://kaunos-information.com/