Sights in Dalyan
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Kaunos
Founded in the 9th century BC, Kaunos (or Caunus) was an important Carian city by 400 BC. Right on the border with Lycia, its culture reflected aspects of both empires. The famous Kings' Tombs in the cliffs southwest of the centre, for instance, are largely Lycian style. If you don't take a boat excursion to the site, walk south from town along Maraş Caddesi to the western end of Kaunos Sokak to view the tombs across the Dalyan River.
Apart from the cliff-top tombs, the theatre is very well preserved; nearby there are parts of an acropolis and other structures, such as baths, fountains, a temple and defensive walls. The curious wooden structures in the river are fishing…
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Sea Turtles Statue
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Main Mosque
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Kings' Tombs
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