Editing Lycia (section)

==Modern Tourism==
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{{See also|Tombs at Xanthos|Lycian Way}}

Although the 2nd-century BC dialogue ''[[Erōtes (Lucian)|Erōtes]]'' found the cities of Lycia "interesting more for their history than for their monuments, since they have retained none of their former splendor," many relics of the [[Lycians]] remain visible today. These relics include the distinctive [[rock-cut tombs]] in the sides of cliffs. The [[British Museum]] in [[London]] contains one of the best collections of Lycian artifacts. [[Letoon]], an important center in Hellenic times of worship for the goddess [[Leto]] and her twin children, [[Apollo]] and [[Artemis]], and nearby Xanthos, ancient capital of Lycia, constitute a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/484/ |title=Xanthos-Letoon |work= World Heritage – The List|publisher= UNESCO|access-date= 13 October 2010}}</ref>

Turkey's first [[Waymarking#Waymarking signage|waymarked]] long-distance footpath, the [[Lycian Way]], follows part of the coast of the region. The establishment of the path was a private initiative by a British/Turkish woman called Kate Clow. It is intended to support [[sustainable tourism]] in smaller mountain villages which are in the process of depopulation. Since it is mainly walked in March – June and Sept–Nov, it also has lengthened the tourism season. The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry promotes the Lycian coast as part of the [[Turkish Riviera]] or the Turquoise Coast, but the most important part of this is further west near Bodrum. This coast features rocky or sandy beaches at the bases of cliffs and settlements in protected coves that cater to the yachting industry.

[[Yeşilüzümlü]] village is a popular touristic attraction among the tourists beyond the Lycian Way due to its historic architecture and narrow cobblestone streets. The village is also located near the [[Cadyanda]] ruins, which date back to 3000 BCE, that are also popular among the tourists. The inhabitants are also known for their weavings called "Dastar", which Turkish Patent Institute granted a geographical indication status in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Üzümlü Villages - GoTürkiye Destinations |url=https://villages.goturkiye.com/uzumlu |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=goturkiyevillages.com |language=en}}</ref>

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File:Telmessos rock tomb.jpg|Telmessos rock tomb. The sign on site says the tombs date from about 400 BC
File:Myra_Tombs_Temples.jpg|Rock-cut tombs in [[Myra]]
File:Pinara Ancient Lycian City Fethiye Turkey several Rock Tombs detail.jpg|Ogival rock-cut tomb at [[Pinara]], 4th century BC
File:Kash 95 019.jpg|Ancient Lycian tomb in [[Kaş]]
File:Tomb of Amyntas.jpg|The [[Tomb of Amyntas]] in [[Fethiye]]
File:Oinoanda 3.JPG|Ancient Greek theater at [[Oinoanda]]
File:Lycian tomb Kas IMGP8941.jpg|Lycian tomb in [[Kaş]]
File:185A7263.jpg|Lycian tomb in Fethiye
File:Λυκιακός τάφος.jpg|Lycian tomb in [[Kastellorizo]]
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