Ancient site· Fethiye, Muğla

Telmessos

Telmessos is a ancient site in Fethiye, Muğla; Telmessos was the largest city in ancient Lycia, located near the Carian border.

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Telmessos was the largest city in ancient Lycia, located near the Carian border. Known as Telebehi in the Lycian language, it stood where the modern town of Fethiye now lies. Its well-protected harbour is separated from the Gulf of Telmessos by an island.

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