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Archaeological site · Fethiye, Muğla
Amintas Kaya Mezarları
Tombs cut into the rock above Fethiye, with a façade of monumental appearance facing the town.
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 Amintas Kaya Mezarları
The tombs of Amyntas sit on the slope above Fethiye, the ancient Telmessos. The carved façade imitates elements of a built structure and shows a form of funerary architecture associated with the Lycian region. The relief is part of how the monument is read, as it faces the urban core below.
The visit focuses on the remains and the relationship between the rock and the façade. It is not a sequence of decorated halls like those in a museum. The climb and the steps deserve time, even when the route looks short from the town center.
Choose a cooler period and wear sturdy footwear for the approach. The city and bay landscape can be seen from the permitted circulation areas. Plan the visit without depending on a clear sky and respect the archaeological surfaces, which are not climbing routes.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to one hour.
Best time
Morning or late afternoon, within visiting hours and with less heat.
How to get there
Uphill walk or transport to approach the slope in Fethiye.
Tip
Observe the façade first from below, before starting the ascent via the indicated approaches.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Amintas Kaya Mezarları
Are Amyntas’ tombs inside a museum?
They are monuments carved into the rock, visited on the slope above the town.
Is the walk to Amyntas uphill?
Yes. Allow time for the steps and the elevation gain.
What to look for on Amyntas’ façade?
The architectural form carved directly into the rock and its position above the town.