Lycian Union
Works near completion at ancient lighthouse
Excavation and restoration work continues in the ancient city of Patara, once the capital of the Lycian Union, which consisted of 23 cities in the mid-1st century B.C. in the Kaş district of the southern province of Antalya.
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Ancient masks draw interest in Myra
Roman theater masks in the ancient city of Myra, located in the Demre district of the southern province of Antalya and one of the most visited and income-generating archaeological sites in the region, continue to attract the attention of visitors.
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Lycian Civilizations Museum takes visitors to ‘land of lights’
The Lycian Civilizations Museum in the southern province of Antalya stands out with its priceless works that provide information about the religious beliefs, economic and social life of the Lycian Union, where the first democratic practices in history were implemented.
Ancient city of Patara enchants visitors
Patara, a 2,000-year-old ancient city in the southern province of Antalya's Kaş district, which has traces of human life dating back to 6,000 years and was once the capital of the Lycian Union, has been drawing the attention of tourists. (Photos: Alamy)
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Patara Lighthouse to be revived with original stones
Located in the 6,000-year-old ancient city of Patara in the southern province of Antalya's Kaş district, the Patara Lighthouse, which was built by Roman Emperor Nero and completely destroyed in a tsunami in 1481, is now being revived within the scope of a project for its reconstruction.
Ancient city of Myra dazes visitors
The ancient city of Myra served as the central city of the Lycian Union. Many structures were built and renovated in the city with the help of wealthy Lycians. (Photos: Alamy)
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Ancient city of Patara gains popularity after 2020 marked ‘Year of Patara’
Patara, a 2,000-year-old ancient city in the southern province of Antalya's Kaş district, which has traces of human life dating back to 6,000 years and was once the capital of the Lycian Union, has been drawing the attention of tourists to the region even more after the year 2020 was marked as the "Year of Patara."
Two storks, surprise guests of Patara
Two storks seen in the ancient city of Patara, the capital of the Lycian Union in the Kaş district of Antalya, in mid-January has excited the excavation team working there. The storks were spotted on the walls of Anatolia's first wireless telegraph station, and after spending some time there, they flew hovering over the ancient city.
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Emperor Neron’s lighthouse to shine on Turkish shores centuries later
The restoration of Patara Neron Lighthouse, which was commissioned by the Roman Emperor Neron in AD 54 as a "prestige project" in the ancient city of Patara, began on Aug. 11.
Patara city's symbol gate regains its formal glory
The city gate in the ancient city of Patara in the southern province of Antalya, which is believed to date back 2,000 years and said to be unique in the world in terms of its water transfer duty, will get its former glory with a restoration.
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