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Phaselis: A City For A Salt Fish
The ancient city of Phaselis is located in Beydağları Coast-
al National Park, at a point where green embraces blue. Hun-
dreds of thousands of people visit this Lycian city, which is
almost integrated with the wonderful nature around it. People
who come to visit the archeological and historical site are fasci-
nated by the structures surrounded by the sea and pines, and
people who come to nature are fascinated by the fact that the
traces of a whole culture are perfectly integrated with nature. It
is very pleasant to see the ancient harbor and structures while
swimming in the sea in the calm harbour bay. From this aspect,
Phaselis is one of the most relaxing places in Antalya. It is a
frequent destination for tourists and Antalya residents on week-
ends. But can you believe that this beautiful natural wonder on
which this beautiful city was founded was bought for a price of
only one salted fish?

Fig.23. Hadrian’s Gate in Phaselis. Photo by A. Kılınç.

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