Limyra – Finike, Antalya
Limyra is an important Lycian city established at the foot of Mount Toçak, on the edge of the Finike plain. In the 4th century BC, it was the capital of the Lycian King Pericles.
The city is known for the waters flowing through it and its rich historical structures. Gaius Caesar, the adopted son of Roman Emperor Augustus, died here.
Highlights:
- Cenotaph of Gaius Caesar: A monumental tomb built for the emperor's grandson.
- Heroon of Pericles: A monumental tomb belonging to King Pericles, featuring caryatids (female statue columns).
- Theatre: A theatre from the Roman period.
- Rock Tombs: Numerous rock tombs resembling beehives.
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