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Likya Kaya Mezarları
The ostentatious rock tombs overlooking the Dalyan Canal in Kaunos are the continuation of a tradition that has existed in Anatolia since the first millennium B.C. These tombs, whose facades were carved in the form of temples, were plundered in antiquity. The remaining finds show that these were family tombs and that they were built in the 4th century B.C. Kaunos is an important city located between the regions of Karia and Lykıa. Until the middle of the 4th century B.C., it gave its name to its own region.
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
The ostentatious rock tombs overlooking the Dalyan Canal in Kaunos are a continuation of a tradition that has existed in Anatolia since the first millennium B.C. These tombs, whose facades were carved in the form of temples, were plundered in antiquity. The remaining finds show that these were family tombs and that they were built in the 4th century B.C. Kaunos is an important city located between the regions of Caria and Lycia. Until the middle of the 4th century B.C., it gave its name to its own region. It is estimated that Kaunos was founded around 3000 B.C.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Likya Kaya Mezarları sits within Köyceğiz, Muğla. The toroti catalogue holds 120 described stops across Muğla, 8 of them in Köyceğiz.
The nearest stop is Çamur Banyoları, 1.2 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Mugla – Antalya route passes 12 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Likya Kaya Mezarları?
- The ostentatious rock tombs overlooking the Dalyan Canal in Kaunos are the continuation of a tradition that has existed in Anatolia since the first millennium B.C. These tombs, whose facades were carved in the form of temples, were plundered in antiquity. The remaining finds show that these were family tombs and that they were built in the 4th century B.C. Kaunos is an important city located between the regions of Karia and Lykıa. Until the middle of the 4th century B.C., it gave its name to its own region.
- Where is Likya Kaya Mezarları?
- Likya Kaya Mezarları is in Köyceğiz, Muğla.
- How long does it take to visit Likya Kaya Mezarları?
- The suggested visit time for Likya Kaya Mezarları is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Likya Kaya Mezarları?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Likya Kaya Mezarları; the closest are Çamur Banyoları, Dalyan, Kaunos Antik Kenti.
- Is Likya Kaya Mezarları on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Likya Kaya Mezarları lies 12 km from the Mugla – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.