In this article, you can find information about the history, tourist attractions, geography, some statistical information and many other topics of Kaş, which is one of the cutest and most popular districts of Antalya, a world-famous tourism city. Let's start with some information about the history of Kaş, which dates back to ancient times.
The first known name of Kas was accepted as "Habesos" according to the sources, and the history of the city dates back to 2000 BC. The region, which formed a connection point between Caria and Lycia, became one of the most important trade centers of the period. The city, which was under the rule of Alexander the Great for a time, later came under the rule of Rome and Byzantium, where it would experience its brightest periods.
In our opinion, the Sunken City takes the first place of the list regarding the most famous historical places of Kas. If you want to see the Sunken City in place, Xanthos Travel walking tours and boat trips . Yes, the city may have sunk, but it has left behind an impressive area that can be seen under water, and watching this magnificent view on boat tours to this region is truly an enchanting experience. Of course, these are not the only historical spots in Kaş, but many more ancient stops in the region, such as Xanthos, Antiphellos, Myra, and Phellos, are waiting for you.
The name Habesos, which is proven by archaeological finds, is the oldest name of the ancient city. The ancient city was called Antiphellos in history. Antiphellos, located at the intersection of the roads connecting the Caria and Lycian Regions, is also a trade port.
The villages of Kaş, which are located at the foot of the Taurus Mountains in terms of their surface shape, were established in mountainous and forested regions. In addition to the coastal region of Kaş, there is a large mountainous and rural hinterland with many village settlements. In the Taurus Mountains, which start just north of the district, there are villages and plateaus suitable for agriculture such as Gömbe Plateau and Kasaba plain. With its developing tourism in the Kalkan neighborhood in the west, Yeşilköy, Ova and Kınık neighborhoods make a living from greenhouses and olive cultivation. Fruits such as apples and pomegranates are grown in the plateau.
With Xanthos Travel tours and experienced Xanthos guides, such as, jeep safari, boat trip, trekking , sea kayaking , it is possible to take a lot of information about region and witness history.
Ancient theater is among the most important surviving structures. The building is accepted as one of the most beautiful examples of Hellenistic theater type unearthed in our country. It is built at the foot of the slope and overlooks a magnificent sea view. The theater has no stage. There are ancient tombs with reliefs of four women, which are thought to belong to the 4th century BC. In addition, the Gothic style and Lycian inscriptions on the tombs are very interesting.
The tomb is also known as the "Lion Sarcophagus". On either side of the caps are two lion heads resting on their paws. There are descriptive reliefs in two parts of the sarcophagus with four plates on it, while in the other two parts there is a Lycian inscription at a height of 1.5 meters from the place where the information about who will be given the right of burial.
Myra, which is located in the Demre town of Kaş and has an important place for the historical places of Antalya, dominates the region due to its location, but also has a magnificent appearance. It will allow you to admire the history of humanity that lived in the past with its tombs carved into steep and steep cliffs.
It is a capital city that is the religious and administrative center of Lycia. It was included in the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1988. The oldest achievable history of the city is the 8th century. Realizing that they could not win the war after the Persians besieged the city, the Xanthos army, known for its honorable characters, killed all the women and children in the city, and then fought so that not a single person remained. Kent, III. After being conquered by Antiochus, it became the capital of Lycia.
Phellos has one of the most important ports for Mediterranean ship trade. After the collapse of the Byzantine State, it gained even more strategic and economic importance. The city is also known as the "Stone Country" because it is surrounded by cliffs. The castle ruins that have survived to the present indicate that the city was built for defense purposes.
Sources: biletbayi.com
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