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Tag: Dr. Şevket Aktaş

2,000-Year-Old Shops and Stoa Unearthed in Patara, the Capital of the Ancient Lycian League

2,000-Year-Old Shops and Stoa Unearthed in Patara, the Capital of the Ancient Lycian League

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable new section of the ancient city of Patara, located in Türkiye’s Antalya province, revealing a series of 2,000-year-old shops and a stoa (colonnaded walkway) near the city’s monumental gate. Once the capital of the Lycian League, one of the earliest known democratic federations in history, Patara continues to captivate with

Delikkemer Aqueduct

Delikkemer Aqueduct: An Ancient Engineering Marvel Leading to Patara

Located in the Kaş district of Antalya, Türkiye, the Delikkemer Aqueduct invites visitors on a breathtaking journey through history. Built during the Hellenistic period and extensively used throughout the Roman Empire, this remarkable 22-kilometer waterway once supplied the ancient city of Patara with fresh water. A Walk Through Time: From Mountains to the Sea The

Water will Flow Through The City Gate of Ancient Patara Again After Centuries

Water will Flow Through The City Gate of Ancient Patara Again After Centuries

The magnificent City Gate of the Ancient City of Patara, located in the Kaş district of Antalya and known as the capital of the Lycian League, is set to regain its water feature after centuries, thanks to extensive restoration efforts this year. Referred to as the “cradle of civilizations,” Patara is preparing to enchant visitors

Patara ancient city lighthouse

Ancient Patara Lighthouse to Illuminate the Way for Sailors Once Again

The ancient city of Patara, located in Antalya, southwestern Türkiye, is renowned for its rich history. Once the capital of the Lycian League, this vital port city was a hub of maritime trade. Now, the ancient lighthouse, built by Roman Emperor Nero and destroyed by natural disasters, is being reconstructed using its original stones, ready