- Location and Access
- Located 1000 meters above sea level in Taurus mountains
- Situated in Güllük Mountain National Park among pine forests
- Accessible by 8.5 km walk from Antalya coach station
- Historical Background
- First mentioned in Iliad by Homer, conquered by Bellerophon
- Founded by Pisidic tribe called Solymi
- Alexander the Great unsuccessfully attempted to conquer in 334 BC
- Became one of two cities in Asia Minor not conquered by Macedonians
- Retained autonomy as Roman ally until earthquake destroyed aqueduct
- Architectural Highlights
- Famous theater could seat 4200 people with open passages
- Bouleuterion served as city council meeting place and theater
- Six temples identified, including Artemis temple and Hadrian temple
- Royal Road remains visible from 2nd century AD
- Necropolis contains rock tombs and decorated sarcophagi
- Modern Information
- Open daily from 9am to 7pm in summer, 8am to 5pm in winter
- Museum of Flora and Fauna located at park entrance
- Ticket costs 5 TL, minimum two hours required to visit
- Accessible by coach, taxi, or car from Antalya