History and archaeology / Ancient city
Gagai Ancient City
Kumluca, Antalya
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A Lycian coastal city in Mavikent that gave its name to the "gagates" (jet) stone.
Its story
Gagai is on the southeastern coast of ancient Lycia, in today's Mavikent neighborhood of Kumluca. Ancient sources mention the gagates stone that bears the city's name. Excavations in 2007 revealed traces of Rhodian colonization alongside the upper and lower acropolis. It is a quiet stop on the road to Cape Gelidonya.
Key facts
- Location
- Mavikent, Kumluca
Trip purpose
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
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36.29900, 30.35480
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagae | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagae