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Spectacular in the spring with snow on the mountains that stand tall behind the theatre, it's an interesting Lycian site in Asia Minor because of the presence of the Ottoman fortress of "Bloody Ali" (Kanli Ali), a local brigand in addition to the Lycian and Roman remains. The 19th century archaeologist Charles Fellows who rediscovered Tlos, and several other nearby sites, had this to say about the approach to Tlos. The whole ride down this upper valley is beautiful and varies continually; it's scenery, on approaching the bold Greek like situation of the ancient city of Tlos, is strikingly picturesque.
Here you can see the Tomb of Bellephoron. The carvings on the tomb represent Tlos' main claim to archaeological significance, unfortunately rather to often frequented by goats. Another feature is Yedikapi, The seven doors or gates. Following signs for the Hamam or baths you'll come to a very dramatic set of seven arches overlooking the whole valley. Don't miss The Theatre. Some charming carvings scattered about and the backdrop of the mountain range and the valley is hard to beat for spectacle.
more info for Tlos It is in Yaka Village at a distance of 35 km to Fethiye. Although the city is spread over a large area, the ruins are focused in and around the acropolis. The dominant appearance of the acropolis at the city entrance impress the visitors. The surrounding of the acropolis hill having a natural protection with the sharp slopes having a height of 500 m has been reinforced with city walls here and there. The city walls of the acropolis in northeastern direction belonging to early period and the rock graves are samples of Lichean cult. The city walls that are mostly observed in the eastern and southeastern direction have been constructed in the Roman period. These are known to be repaired in the Byzantine Period. In this repair, the ruins of various buildings and the stones of sarcophagus graves have been used. The late period building group constructed with the collected stones at the top is the ruins belonging to the settlement of the master named Ali Ağa who was dominant in the region in 19th century. At the skirts of the acropolis, a stadium whose few seats remained today, bath, theatre and church ruins are located. |
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It is 45 km. away from Fethiye.
It is one of the 6 big cities of Lycia Federal Union and "sports centre"
of the union. It is known as the city in which Mythological hero,
Bellaforonte, known with Pegasus with his horse with flying wings. It is
determined that it is the oldest city of Lycia region and founded
before 2000s B. C. via archaeological excavations. Its graveyard,
established over natural rock of city acropolis, is decorated with most
beautiful house type tombs. It is known as king type tomb dated century
B. C. in Necropolis is devoted to Bellaforonte.
Nice to approach on foot if you feel up to it. A dolmus (local
transportation) running along the little road that serves Xanthos and Saklikent
can drop you at the bottom of the access road and the 4km hike gives you a
feeling for the situation of the city. It's the sort of site you can take in
quickly or linger on for an afternoon. 