Pınara Lycian Ancient City

Pinara Ancient City, located near Minare Village in Fethiye, is one of the oldest and most impressive cities of the Lycian Civilization. Pinara, which means "round" in the Lycian language, takes its name from the round peak of the mountain it is located on. Pinara is one of the cities with 3 votes among the Lycian Union cities. This shows that the city had an important position in its time, and the ruins confirm this view. However, there are very few historical and epigraphic records about Pinara. The city, which has experienced several major earthquakes, completely lost its importance after the 8th century AD. Pinara is different from other Lycian cities in that it was built on a high rocky area, intertwined with nature. There are many structures in the ancient city such as temples, rock tombs, agora and theater, which attract attention with their stonework. Hundreds of rock tombs carved into steep cliffs reflect the traditional burial culture and artistic richness of Lycia. The theater, which belongs to the Hellenistic period, has a magnificent view of the valley. The Temple of Aphrodite is one of the rare temples in the Lycian region and shows the religious importance of the city. The Roman bath and agora bear important traces of the social life of the city.

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