History and archaeology / Ancient city
Herakleia (Latmos) Ancient City
Milas, Muğla
An ancient city and the village of Kapıkırı on the eastern shore of Lake Bafa, set among the granite rocks of the Beşparmak Mountains.
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Its story
Herakleia lies at the foot of Mount Latmos (today's Beşparmak Mountains), in and around the village of Kapıkırı. When the city was founded it was on the shore of the Gulf of Latmos; when the alluvium of the Büyük Menderes (Great Meander) closed off the gulf, Lake Bafa was formed. The Temple of Athena, the agora, the theater and the Hellenistic walls climbing the mountain ridges are the main remains. The Sanctuary of Endymion on the lakeshore is linked to the story of the legendary shepherd Endymion and the moon goddess Selene. Prehistoric rock paintings among the granite rocks and Byzantine monasteries attract hikers.
Key facts
- Terrain
- Rocky footpaths
- Location
- Kapıkırı, ~39 km from Milas
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
37.50194, 27.52472
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herakleia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraclea_at_Latmus