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Tag Archives: Lycian League

Xanthos – the city of heroes

Tolun's private Turkey tours Posted on October 3, 2025 by MarielleOctober 3, 2025

The ancient Lycian city of Xanthos sits on a hill on the left bank of the Esen Creek, in Antalya Province. Of course, today, we can only see what’s left of it after many attacks and battles over the ages. … Continue reading →

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Patara – capital of ancient Lycia

Tolun's private Turkey tours Posted on July 12, 2023 by MarielleOctober 13, 2025

Patara is known as the capital of the ancient Lycian League and the birthplace of Saint Nicholas, the ‘Santa Claus’. Nowadays, Patara Beach is also famous for being a nesting place of the endangered Caretta Caretta or Loggerhead turtles. Patara … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged caretta caretta turtles, democracy, Lycia, Lycian League, Patara, Patara beach, Turkey | Leave a reply
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