The Secret of Myra: Hidden Tombs in the Mountain
Welcome explorers today we embark on a journey to uncover the ancient wonders of the Myra Rock tombs nestled in the picturesque region of Lisa in Turkey as we approach consider the craftsmanship that went into these tombs the leans influenced by their unique ferary Traditions carved these Chambers into
The cliffs preserving the memories and stories of their ancestors the mirror Rock tombs located in in the modern-day town of Dem in the antalia province of turkey are archaeological Wonders that provide a glimpse into the ancient laan civilization they date back to the 4th Century before Christ During the
Helenistic period the lysan and ancient Anatolian people chose this unique Cliffside location for their elaborate burial practices blending elements of lexian Greek and Roman cultures the tombs are carved directly into the vertical Cliffs of the Myra Valley The Rock Cut facades feature intricate reliefs and Architectural details showcasing the advanced craftsmanship of
The lysan people adjacent to the tombs stands the Roman Theater highlighting the historical layers of Myra as the region evolved so did its architectural marbles the theater was likely constructed during the 2 Century during the Rome Roman Imperial period the theater is built into the natural slope of the Hillside and its architecture
Harmonizes with the surrounding landscape it consists of a semicircular seating area cavea that is divided into several horizontal sections mananana the lower part of the theater would have been reserved for the elite while the upper sections accommodated the general public as we conclude our journey through the Myra Rock tombs and
The Roman Theater remember that these Ancient Wonders connect us to a rich tapestry of History join us again as we Explore More Hidden Treasures from around the world until then Happy Exploring
Myra (Ancient Greek: Μύρα, Mýra) was a Lycian, then ancient Greek, then Greco-Roman, then Byzantine Greek, then Ottoman town in Lycia, which became the small Turkish town of Kale, renamed Demre in 2005, in the present-day Antalya Province of Turkey. In 1923, its Greek inhabitants had been required to leave by the population exchange between Greece and Turkey, at which time its church was finally abandoned. It was founded on the river Myros (Ancient Greek: Μύρος; Turkish: Demre Çay), in the fertile alluvial plain between Alaca Dağ, the Massikytos range and the Aegean Sea.
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