Caunos Tombs of the Kings

Loved the place. Take the little boat across the river for just 10 lira. The hike around the town is fun and very interesting. Lots of hares.

Beautiful historical tombs. I couldn't enter the area but along the main road you can find good places to see the tombs. Very nice for a short break.

Kaunos was a commercially important port city during Antiquity. Geographer Strabon wrote that Kaunos has a shipyard and a port that could be closed. The city was founded by Kaunos, the son of Miletos, after he was exiled because he had an improper relationship with his twin sister. They are called Tombs of the Kings, but also lycian tombs of Caunos or lycian tombs of Dalyan becaus they can also be seen from Dalyan. The rock tombs were built during the 4th century BC. They were later, during the Roman Period, still used. Each lykian tomb contains three stone beds on which the dead were laid. There are two Ionic columns on the facade and frieze and pediment above the columns. One of the pediments has lion reliefs.

One of the must seen touristic place of Muğla City. I suggest everyone to visit this place, take a boat trip near by Kaunos. It would be a unforgettable day. You can follow my Instagram page to see photographs and videos of many beautiful places. Instagram page name: watch.from.sky

We took a boat ride with #ittgroupturkey and #meral_guide to see the Amyntas Rock Tombs and they were spectacular. There is a lot of detail on these tombs but we couldn't get close to them as they are surrounded by water and marsh.

They are called Tombs of the Kings, but also lycian tombs of Caunos or lycian tombs of Dalyan becaus they can also be seen from Dalyan. The rock tombs were built during the 4th century BC. They were later, during the Roman Period, still used. Each lykian tomb contains three stone beds on which the dead were laid. There are two Ionic columns on the facade and frieze and pediment above the columns. One of the pediments has lion reliefs. We didn’t have much time to spend but even seeing it from the car was worth it.

It's a good idea to be on the opposite side of the rooms and take a row boat/car ferry across. You get a much better overall view. Once on the same side you are looking up more (November 2021) The main entrance is shut, a local says that the government has permanently closed it. There are many tall trees which obscure parts of the Tom's but walk along to the cemetery, it is open up to 1900, respectfully walk to the back of the cemetery and there you will get a good clear view

The views of the stone carvings in the mountain is great I travelled down the river on a small boat and stopped to take a few photos. The history and the detail in the rocks its awesome. The town of Dalan is the most peaceful place I have ever been.