Ancient Phaselis Ruins

Phaselis is an archaeological site known as an important port city in ancient times, located within the borders of Tekirova district of Kemer, Antalya today. It is believed that the city of Phaselis was founded in the 7th century BC by colonists from Rhodes. According to the founding legend, the Rhodian colonists responded to the local population's offers of corn or dried fish with a request for fish. According to Strabo, Theodorus, the founder and first ruler of Phaselis, led a group of colonists who worshiped the well-known prophet Apollo from Phocaea in Rhodes. Phaselis was situated in a beautiful bay that had a strategic location for maritime trade and shipbuilding...