Marmaris to open 2500-year-old rock tomb to tourists

A 2,500-year-old rock tomb from the Carian period has been discovered in Marmaris, Mugla and plans are under way to enhance the surroundings of the tomb to open it for tourism

Tourism authorities are enhancing features around a 2,500-year-old rock tomb from the Carian period discovered in the Marmaris district of Mugla, with plans to transform it into a tourist attraction.

Marmaris Museum Director Sehime Atabey, Museum Specialist and Archaeologist Esengul Yildiz Oztekin, Mugla Sitki Kocman University Department of Archaeology Faculty Member associate professor Mehmet Gurbuzer, archaeologist Emre Mandaci and Marmaris Chamber of Commerce President Mutlu Ayhan and Council members made examinations at the rock tomb in Yesilbelde village.

Ayhan stated in a statement that Gurbuzer, who is also the head of excavations in the ancient city of Amos, and his team will work on the rock tomb.

Ayhan mentioned that the surroundings of the rock tomb will undergo cleaning, and features such as new walking routes will be added to enhance its appeal for tourism.

“We started working to obtain the necessary permits for the research and arrangements to be made in the region. We will collaborate with our Marmaris Museum Director Sehime Atabey on this project to add another site of cultural significance to our tourism.”

It is estimated that the structure, known as a Lycian-type rock tomb, represents a burial tradition starting from Fethiye in the south to Akyaka in the west. The tomb, with five burial beds, belongs to an important family who lived in the 4th century B.C.

Source: Newsroom