Cliffside Tombs (incl Temple of Amyntas) in Fethiye [318] [CE227]

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Cliffside Tombs (incl Temple of Amyntas)

In Fethiye

ID:

318

Set of tombs, some quite impressive, located on the cliff face at the rear of Fethiye.

Annotated map of Cliffside Tombs (incl Temple of Amyntas) in Fethiye

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Notes

It’s worth taking the time to view the tombs both up-close and from a distance.

The most elaborate and impressive one is the iconic Temple of Amyntas, which has a larger than normal amount of interior space. Built in 350 BC. According to the linked Wikipedia article it was named after the Greek inscription on the side of the tomb: “Amyntou tou Ermagiou” or, in English, “Amyntas, son of Hermagios”.

Regrettably, many of these tombs now have graffiti all over them – very jarring giving the ancient historical context.

You can see the tombs from just about anywhere in the historical part of Fethiye; to get to them, just follow any of the roads heading in that general direction.

Consider stopping by the Lycian sarcophagus that sits in the middle of the road a short distance away – fascinating!

Contacts & Links

Small admission fee (though most of it can be seen for free from the adjacent road).

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Impressive cliffside tomb in Fethiye

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Good view of tombs and city in Fethiye

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