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Archaeological site · Dalyan, Muğla
Kaunos Örenyeri ve Kaya Mezarları
Remains of the ancient city and rock-cut tombs make up the archaeological landscape along Dalyan's river.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kaunos Örenyeri ve Kaya Mezarları
Kaunos lies adjacent to the Dalyan area and was a city linked to navigation in a landscape changed by sedimentation. The site gathers urban remains, while the rock-cut tombs appear on the slope facing the river. These are different ways to experience the same regional heritage.
Seeing the façades of the tombs from the water or the bank is not the same as walking through the archaeological city. To explore the site on foot, you need to arrange land access and allocate a separate period. The theatre and other spaces help to understand the settlement beyond the funerary façades.
Check the crossing and the onward land access depending on your starting point in Dalyan. On hot days, bring water and prefer an early walk. A boat trip can pass before the tombs without including entry to the site, so the composition of the tour should be clear before boarding.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one and a half to two hours at the site; passing by the tombs depends on the itinerary.
Best time
Morning for the archaeological walk; observation of the bank depending on the river tour.
How to get there
From Dalyan, arrange the crossing and land access to the site; tour boats may only pass in front of the tombs.
Tip
Ask whether the program includes entry to the ancient city or only a view of the funerary façades.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kaunos Örenyeri ve Kaya Mezarları
Does seeing the tombs from the river mean visiting all of Kaunos?
No. The urban site requires disembarkation, land access and dedicated time.
Are Dalyan's tombs built or carved?
The façades were carved into the rock of the slope.
Does a regular boat include Kaunos entrance?
The composition varies; check what will be visited and what is included.