Tlos Ruins, Fethiye, Turkey. Drone view.

Tlos is an ancient ruined Lycian hilltop citadel. History: The city was founded around the 20th century BC. e. Tlos is located in the east of the Xanthos Valley. At one time it was one of the six main cities of Lycia. Then Tlos was called “the most brilliant metropolis of the Lycian Union“, and the city was also the sports center of the Federation. Tlos is mentioned by Strabo among the six important cities of the Lycian Union. Until the 19th century, Tlos was inhabited by the Turks. The main attraction of the city is the acropolis. During its existence, under the influence of different cultures, a variety of structures have formed in the city. Different peoples settled here, so by now many ruins cannot be identified. Sights: Fortress of Kanli Ali-aga, Ottoman feudal lord. A complex of Lycian tombs, including the “Tomb of Bellerophon“. Stadium. Byzantine basilica rebuilt from the building of Roman baths. Roman terms “large“ and “small“.