Archaeological Ruins in Turkey Include the Ancient Port of Patara

Walk along the road to the beach or catch a regular mini-bus for 1.5 lira each way. Along the way you will encounter the ruins of ancient port city of Patara. For the more adventurous, take the paths through old olive groves and over the sand dunes.

The amphitheater ruins.

The theater at Patara was buried under sand for centuries.

Here is a surviving section of the aqueduct.

The only section still standing of the aquaduct that provided fresh to the ancient port city of Patara.

Stone sarcophagi may be seen along the road.

Surrounding the city, find beautiful examples of stone sarcophagi dating from the Lycean period.

Archaeological ruins in Turkey seem to be everywhere. At the ancient site of Patara, excavating is on-going. Sand has protected many structures over the centuries and new discoveries are made every year.

Ruins of the public baths at Patara.

Still-standing walls of the public bath at Patara.

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