Lycian Way
Explorer of Lycian Way searches new routes
British-born Turkish citizen Kate Clow, known as the "discoverer of the Lycian Way," resides in Dodurga, a neighborhood along the historic route in the western province of Muğla's Seydikemer district, where she works to establish new hiking trails.
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Archaeologists oppose highway project in southern Türkiye
The route of the highway project planned in the western districts of Antalya, Kaş and Demre, have caused controversy. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the highway project, which is to affect historical and natural areas such as Kekova, Myra, and Andriake Kaputaş Canyon rock tombs, states that more than 66,000 trees on the route will be cut down.
Photo enthusiasts capture images of ancient sites
Photography enthusiasts attending the fourth leg of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Turkey Photo Safari took pictures of the ancient cities of Letoon and Xanthos in Muğla and Antalya.
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Ancient Xanthos attracts attention
Located close to the village of Kınık in Antalya province, the ancient city of Xanthos entered the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988. French archaeologists led excavations at the site between 1952 and 2010. (Photos: Alamy)
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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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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.
More women running ultramarathon in Turkey
There is a book called "Women Who Run With the Wolves" by the author Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
Those who have not read it, please do.
For a long time, I have been thinking about femininity, women, the female body, women power, solidarity and the women's nature.
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Lost tourists found in southern Turkey
One British and two Dutch students have been found safe and sound, three days after they were lost during a trek in southern Turkey.
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German documentarian found dead on Lycian Way
German documentary filmmaker Bernd Girrbach was found dead early Aug. 29 in Turkey after a two-day police search.
The 58-year-old filmmaker had begun walking on Lycian Way, located in the Fethiye district of Turkeyâs MuÄla province, on Aug. 26.
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