Kibyra
Cibyra or Kibyra (Greek: Κίβυρα), also referred to as Cibyra Magna, was an Ancient Greek city near the modern town of Gölhisar, in Burdur Province. It lay outside the north-western limits of the ancient province of Lycia and was the chief city of an independent state known as Cibyratis.
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- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Gölhisar, Burdur
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Hellenistic–Roman–Byzantine
Through time
The story
Cibyra or Kibyra, also referred to as Cibyra Magna, was an Ancient Greek city near the modern town of Gölhisar, in Burdur Province. It lay outside the north-western limits of the ancient province of Lycia and was the chief city of an independent state known as Cibyratis. Since 2016 it has been included in the Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Turkey.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Medusa mozaikli Odeon
- Stadium
- Theatre
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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