Lycian Tombs

Mysterious ancient Lycian tombs continue to amaze archaeologists

(ORDO NEWS) –Carved into the rocks, the huge structures look like entrances to countless temples, but are actually the ornate façades of ancient Lycian tombs found in western Anatolia, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and the eastern Greek islands. These are the most numerous of all types of Lycian tombs, and some of the most striking burial chambers, carved directly into the rock. They have Greek and Persian elements, as well…