Although we live in a geography that is geographically described as a paradise by the world and envied by many countries, sometimes we can ignore the beauties in front of our eyes. Today we will talk about one of these beauties, the Land of Light.
With both historical and natural beauties a place the world envy Lycia, which is a city, is visited by foreign tourists rather than domestic tourists; A paradise that many of us are not even aware of.
Lycia, or as it is known, Lycia; as a word meaning Land of Light means. Although the Land of Light is a popular name, in some sources Land of the Sun The people of Lycia, which is also mentioned as Lycian, are addressed as Lycians or Lukka.
General outlines of the Land of Light
Patara, the capital city named for the year 2020
Lycians, one of the oldest Indo-European peoples of Anatolia, After the dispersal of the Luwians, in the Teke Region of the Mediterranean became a state again; a people who love their freedom known as. Their official language is Luwian and is quite similar to Hindi. Its capital is Patara, whose name was honored by the Republic of Turkey in 2020. It is stated that the population of Lycia in its most crowded period was 200 thousand.
A state that has influenced the world with its political structure
Lycia, in the real sense in history It is the first state to adopt and implement a republic.. During the state period, it became a federation of the Roman Empire. So much so that, due to these features, the US Constitution, one of the founders of the USA; Inspired by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. In addition, the father of ideas of the European Union is also Lycia.
very important in the Christian Faith
St. Nicholas Memorial Museum
father Christmas one of the important names of the Christian Faith, who is thought to be the person who inspired him, even if he is not Santa Claus. St. Nicholas (Aya Nikola) He spent his entire life in Lycia. For this reason, the borders of Lycia are very valuable for people who belong to the Christian faith. They visit Lycia every year to fulfill their pilgrimage.
Where exactly does Lycia fall today?
City of Olympos (Kumluca – Tahtali / Antalya)
To describe Lycia as it is today; It covers the west of Antalya, the southeast of Muğla, and the south of Denizli and Burdur. Dalaman Stream and Kemer Many places with high touristic value, such as these, are within the borders of Lycia. The most visited city of Lycia today is the city of Olympos. Olympos hits the Kumluca district of Antalya today.
One of the few roads in the world with its beauty: Lycian Way
Tourist map showing the stops of the Lycian Way
by Kate Clow in 1999 The Lycian Way has been put into service. This road is a walking route that starts from Fethiye and continues to Antalya. Today one of the top 10 long-distance hiking routes in the world is shown as. A walk starting on the Lycian Way; It can be completed between 25 and 45 days depending on the tempo and the time spent at the stops.
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