With its rich history, the ancient city of Tlos sheds light on the past

Located in the Seydikemer district of Mugla, Tlos is one of the oldest settlements of the Lycian Civilization. It even served as an important city that was once the capital of the Lycian Union. Stretching from the west of the Akda?lar Mountains to the valley formed by the Eshen River, it covers such a large area that it is referred to as a "country" in Hittite sources.

Tlos, rising on a natural hill, is mentioned as "Dlawa" in Hittite inscriptions dating back to the 14th century BC and as "Tlawa" in Lycian inscriptions. Archaeological findings indicate that this ancient city, with its written records dating back to 2000 BC, was constructed around 3000 BC. Throughout history, this ancient city, where the civilizations of Lycia, Persia, Macedonia, Hellenistic period, Rome, Byzantium, and the Ottoman Empire prevailed, has been as beautiful as its artifacts. With its captivating scenery, Tlos Ancient City, visited by numerous domestic and foreign tourists every year, managed to enter the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2009. Discovered and restored by Charles Fellows, a British archaeologist and researcher, in 1838, this ancient city also holds an important place in mythology. According to legend, the legendary winged horse Pegasus was born in Tlos.

What is in the Ancient City of Tlos?

There is an acropolis at the entrance of this ancient city. Acropolis, meaning "the upper part of the city" in Greek, and these structures, which include temples and fortresses, can be found in every ancient city. The acropolis in Tlos is located at an altitude of 500 meters and is surrounded by walls, making it a very secure place. Another notable historical landmark here is the temple tombs carved into the rocks. In addition, this ancient city also includes important structures such as a stadium, agora, church, water channels, walls, gymnasium, baths, and a theater dating back to the Roman period.

How to get to the Ancient City of Tlos?

 This city is located on Sakl?kent Street in the Yakakoy neighborhood of Seydikemer. Yakakoy is 45 kilometers away from Fethiye and 15 kilometers away from Seydikemer. You can come here with your own car. After the 22nd kilometer on the Fethiye-Antalya road, you need to turn to Kemer Buca??, and then you can reach the Ancient City of Tlos by driving another 13 kilometers. However, if you do not have a car or prefer a more comfortable, luxurious, and fast transportation, we recommend renting a chauffeured vehicle. This way, you can enjoy the journey with the amenities in the car and have a safe trip accompanied by experienced drivers who know the region well.

What are the visiting hours?

This ancient city is open every day, but visiting hours vary between summer and winter. During the summer period, from April 1st to October 31st, it can be visited from 08:30 in the morning to 19:30 in the evening. Between October 31st and April 1st, it welcomes visitors from 08:30 in the morning to 17:30 in the evening. The ticket office closes half an hour before closing time. Turkish citizens with a museum card can enter for free. However, Turkish citizens without a museum card and foreigners are required to pay 60 Turkish Lira and 3 Euros, respectively.

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