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Heracleia - Latmos (Milas)

Splendid open air museum, established on the banks of Bafa Lake bearing traces of
prehistoric period, always fascinates the visitors.

Ancient city is one of the most striking beauties of the re-
gion. This visual festival is crowned with the ceremony of
208 different bird species. Existence of prehistoric cave
paintings on the outskirts of Latmos Mountain dated back
to 6.000-5.000 BC is clear indication to understand rich-
ness of cultural life in the region and how old the human
history is in the region. Dominant use of human figures in
cave paintings compared to other regions proves that set-
tled life has started in the region. The number of cave paint-
ings, firstly discovered in 1994, has increased to 170 today.

Latmos Rock Paintings

Heracleia Ancient City
36 A Journey to Muğla