Amyntas Rock Tombs Fethiye

Description

A must see tourist attraction in Fethiye.

Among the numerous rock tombs carved into the steep slopes of the southern hills of Fethiye, facing north and easily seen from the valley below, the most famous one is that of Amyntas son of Hermagios.

To reach the tomb, you will see a staircase leading up the mountain. The staircase has a lot of steps, so you will probably feel rather tired after climbing it, but it's worth the effort, because when you reach the top, then Amintas huge tomb will be waiting for you. It is perhaps one of the most spectacular tombs in Turkey.

This tomb, which has been dated to the 4th century BCE by the epigraphic works, is in the form of the front of an 'in antis'* style lonian temple, reflected on the rock surface. A long stairway has been constructed at the end of the path to reach the tomb. From the end of the stairs, the tomb is reached climbing the 4 stepped crepidoma*. At first sight, lonian columns carved out of solid rock, attract one's attention. In the middle part of the left column, 'Amyntas son of Hermepias' is written in the 4th century BCE script.

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