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MUĞLA,
The Land of Ancient Cities
Muğla does not attract people merely with the sea and nature.
The city bears the traces of many civilizations ranging from Caria, Lycia, Romans, Byzantine to Seljuks, Menteşe Dynasty
and Ottoman Empire.
The city was one of the important centres of ancient world in architecture, art, science and philosophy.
The city hosts the ancient cities of Xanthos and Letoon added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Herodotus, known as the father of the history, was born in Bodrum (Halicarnassus).
Halicarnassus Mausoleum, one of the seven wonders of Ancient World, was built in Bodrum.
Rock paintings were found in the caves of Beşparmak/Five Fingers (Latmos) Mountains hosting Herakleia Ancient City.
The paintings show that the existence of human being in the region dated back to 8 thousand years ago.
22 A Journey to Muğla
