Phaselis, Antalya Turkey

It is at 58th km of Antalya Finike road. It is also possible to reach Phaselis city by maritime lines, which is 15 km away from Kemer. It is thought that one of the eastern coastal cities of Lycia, Phaselis is one of the commercial cities of Hellenistic Age of 6th century B. C. It becomes a bishop center during Romans. Thick walls of eastern port of Phasellis, composed of three ports, are still in good condition. Western port, whose front and western parts are remained under sands is appropriate for having a swim.

Most parts of the ruins, which are on ground in Phaselis are remained from Roman period. These ruins are; port, castle walls, Zeus Temple, King Antonius Caravella road, also twenty lined theater ruins. Peninsula’s throat part composing street is marvelous. It begins from south port and reaches to city gates. It is thought that it is also used as a stadium from time to time due to width and shortness of this street. Because history writes that two important athletism competitions are performed within Phaselis.

There are two temples near to Agora. One of them is constructed for the sake of “Athena Polias”, which is a highly important goddess for Phaselis. Other one is for the sake of “Heista” and “Hermes”. There were bronze made spear of Homer’s mythological hero, Acchileus within Athena among these temples. Building ruins, a church as well as houses of bishops among these ruins can be faced at sides of the street.

Aqueducts, which are covering the water needs of the city, are constructed with Roman style and still in very good condition. There is also a museum, in which some ancient pieces of art excavated in Phaselis. Also here is drawing attention as an ideal promenade and beach place, composed of a shallow bay, fine sands and a forest, and mountain, sea besides historical beauties.

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