The ancient city of Patara, Patara Marine Park and its beach are located to the south of the modern Gelemis district.
The area is also known as the Turkish Riviera.
It is known for its stunning natural beauty.
With an abundance of marine life, green mountains and traces of a rich history layered on layers.
The ancient city of Patara in Antalya province .in southern Turkey
Is distinguished by its combination of natural beauty and ancient archaeological monuments.
Patara, which dates back to the 8th century BC.
Is located within the borders of the Gash region, and is surrounded by sand dunes similar to those found in the deserts of Egypt.
Archaeological excavations have proven that the ancient city of Patara dates back to the eighth century BC.
It is one of the oldest settlements of the Lycian civilization.
Ancient Archaeological Discoveries in Patara Turkey
Excavation and restoration work in the ancient .city has been ongoing for years
On an area estimated at 10 square kilometers led by Professor "Hawa Işkan Işık" from ."Akdeniz" University
Where dozens of unique historical monuments have been discovered so far.
"Patara" is the only place overlooking the sea in the "Xanthus" Valley, which is listed on the .UNESCO World Heritage List
The most important monuments and discoveries in Patara:
1 - It features the oldest democratic parliamentary building in the world where representatives of the cities of the Lycian Union .met
The "Patara" parliamentary building has been .renovated and opened its doors to visitors
2 - The ancient city has a wonderful historical wealth represented by the great amphitheater .and the historic lighthouse
Streets, baths, the Roman triumphal arch, the "Tepekik" cemetery, the church and many temples.
3 - In 2018, a Viking sword was discovered .during excavations in the Harbor area
dating back to the 9th or 10th century.
It is believed that this sword belongs to a soldier who fought in the naval war during the first .half of the 9th and 10th centuries
Which gives an idea of the life of the Vikings who served in the Byzantine army as mercenaries.
4 - The Nero Lighthouse, built by the Roman .Emperor Nero between 64-65 AD in Patara
It is the oldest lighthouse in the world and is 26 .meters tall
A 2,000-year-old drawing was also discovered depicting a dolphin engraved on stones belonging to the lighthouse, which is still under restoration.
5 - The 14-meter-long replica of the ancient ship ."Abora-4" made entirely of reeds
This ship, designed by the German .archaeologist "Dominik Gorlitz"
Was launched from the Bulgarian port of Varna .on August 1, 2018
And sailed from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean under the slogan "Sailing for peace and international understanding".
6 - The 12-km-long "Patara" beach near the ancient city of "Patara" is one of the most .beautiful beaches in the world
Dozens of films are filmed there because of its .beautiful, soft sand
It is also classified as one of the most important nesting areas for the endangered loggerhead .sea turtle "Caretta carettas" in the world
7 - Excavation teams in the ancient city of Patara in Antalya found an ancient altar dating back two thousand years.
The altar has engravings in the form of snake heads.
The excavation official explained that building .altars is a tradition dating back to ancient times
Where they were built next to certain shrines in order to slaughter sacrifices and offerings on them.
Patara Beach Turkey
Patara Beach is the beach of the ancient city of Patara, which is located between Kas and Fethiye districts and is now called Gelemis Village.
As one of the most important hatching areas of the sea turtle called caretta caretta which is in .danger of extinction
It is protected by the project prepared by the Nature Conservation Foundation.
Patara attracts the attention of nature lovers .with its pristine structure
It is the birthplace of Saint Nicholas, known to all children of the world as Santa Claus.
Patara is the center of attention with its .archaeological artifacts from ancient times
It has the longest beach in Turkey with its narrowest part being 22 kilometers and 285 meters and its widest part being 1500 meters.
The area, which is famous for its desert-like sands, pristine sea and pine forests, hides many .surprises inside its body
However, a large part of the ancient city is hidden under the sand carried by the wind from one place to another.
Acacia plants and plant species planted according to the climate within a project developed to prevent the sand from moving add a different beauty to the area.
Patara Beach Entrance Fee
Entrance fee to Patara Beach is $7.
With sunbeds and umbrellas $10 and shower $2. Entrance fee to Old City is $25.
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