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THE CAPITAL OF LYCIAN UNION:
PATARA
Patara, the capital city
of the Lycian Union, is
referred as “Patar” in
the Hittite texts of the
13th century BC.
The ancient city of Patara, which has
great historical and archaeological
significance, survived for centuries be-
cause it was the only place to open to
the sea in the Xanthos Valley. The city,
which has been excavated since 1988,
has a great significance for Christian-
ity as well. Saint Nicholas known as
“Santa Claus” was born in Patara. In
addition, it is known that St. Paul took
a boat from here to Rome. Patara
was also famous as a port for stor-
ing and keeping the grains that were
transported from Anatolia to Rome.
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The ancient city of Patara is close to
the route of the “Lycian Way” walk,
but the magnificent beach right next
to it is not to be missed. It is one of
the most beautiful beaches in the
Mediterranean and the beauty of
the sandy beaches is unforgettable.
This 18-kilometer beach is also one
of the rare beaches of the Mediter-
ranean sea turtles Caretta caretta
nesting eggs for millions of years.
СТОЛИЦА
ЛИКИЙСКОГО
СОЮЗА:
ПАТАРА
Патара, принявшая на себя функции
столицы Ликийского союза, в хеттских
текстах XII века до н.э. упоминается
как «Патар». Древний город Патара,
имеющий большое историческое и
археологическое значение, сохранился
по прошествии многих веков, поскольку
был единственным местом в Ксантосской
долине, имевшим выход к морю. Город,
раскопки которого проводились с 1988