Historic site · Türkiye
Kaunos Rock Tombs
Ancient Carian-Greek city
About Kaunos Rock Tombs
Kaunos (Carian: Kbid; Lycian: Xbide; Ancient Greek: Καῦνος; Latin: Caunus) was a city of ancient Caria in Anatolia, a few kilometres west of the modern town of Dalyan, Muğla Province, Turkey. The Calbys river (now known as the Dalyan river) was the border between Caria and Lycia. Initially Kaunos was a separate state; then it became a part of Caria and later still of Lycia. Kaunos was an important sea port, the history of which is supposed to date back to the 10th century BC. Because of the formation of İztuzu Beach and the silting of the former Bay of Dalyan (from approx.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: March
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Kaunos Rock Tombs
Where is Kaunos Rock Tombs?
Kaunos Rock Tombs is in Türkiye. The nearest city is Muğla, about 49 km away.
When is the best time to visit Kaunos Rock Tombs?
The most comfortable months to visit Kaunos Rock Tombs are March: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Kaunos Rock Tombs?
Yes. The 6-day Marmaris plan is about 31 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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