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a really untouched nature to help us create an unique place on our planet. This place can only be preserved from demolition by our sincere efforts.
clean, and protected land with multi-species endangered presently.
almost every aspects. Performances of amateur music groups, youth events, activities and gatherings, theater performances, many contests, festivals, handicraft displayings, sports, historical discoveries and studies on ancient cultures and so on included respection to earth and human beings.
to discover the roots used to format present believes and the ancient thoughts which create today's all considerations and the most colors of modern societies.
to cure our physical health with non corrupted natural sources of the earth. Tested to clean in trustworthy manners and methods.
as a most important topic of preventive efforts from corruption is to stop the potentially harmfull intentions with collaborative activities of humans.
a bright future prospect within the "Turkish Riviera"

The region which lies to the south of a line joining Antalya-Elmali-Fethiye, today known as the "Teke Peninsula", was the homeland of the ancient Lycian civilization.

Lycia is one of the earliest Mediterranean civilizations. The earliest known settlements date from before 3000 BC. Before the Hittites arrival in Anatolia, the first inhabitants of this region were "Luwis"; the ancestors of Lycians. They spoke a language of their own of the Indo-European family. On ancient Egyptian and Hittite tablets they were named as "Lucas".

They first appeared in history as the allies of the Hittites against the Egyptians in the Cadesh War and also as the allies of the Trojans and King Priam against the "Akhas". The archeological findings at Lycian settlements date back to 800 BC. The first inhabitants were heavily influenced both in culture and language by the powerful Hittite Kingdom that was based further in the East. Later the Lycian culture became a unique mixture of native, Greek and Persian styles.

The Lycians flourished economically between 1200 BC and 600 AD, a rich civilization that left its traces on the land and in the water. After Greek and Persian ruling, Lycia became part of the Roman Empire for several hundreds of years. Under this influence Lycia ultimately became part of the Byzantine, Christian world.

Between 1000 and 1900 AD a period of economic decline was caused by coastal attacks by Arab raiders, and the occupation by the Turkish (Ottoman) empire which neglected the mountainous Lycian area. This neglect made Lycia into one of the undiscovered pearls of Turkey, filled with historic delights.

Below are some important milestones and events from the Lycian civilization. These are given in the chronological order:

BC. 1400. First appearance of Lycians on the historical scene with their acts of piracy against

the island of Cyprus.

BC. 545. The Invasions of Lycia by the Persian General Harpagos and the massacre at Xanthus.

BC. 380-362. Efforts to create the "Lycian Confederation" by Limyrian Prince Pericles.

BC. 333. The conquest (without any resistance) of Lycian cities by Alexander the Great.

BC. 310-197. The invasion of the region by the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt.

BC. 200-100. The foundation of the "Lycian Confederation" - the most successful period.

BC. 100. Confused Lycian history - inner turmoil.

AD. 41. The annexation of Lycian cities by Emperor Claudius and the second massacre at Xanthus.

AD. 141-240. Two violent earthquakes turn Lycian cities into ruins.

AD. 300-600. Lycian cities losing their importance as the Byzantines gained dominance.

AD. 700. Continuous Arab attacks on the region and especially on the coastal cities resulting in the Lycian cities losing all their importance and, one by one, turning into villages.

AD. 1071. The entrance of the Selçuk Turks into Anatolia and the settling of the Turcomen in the mountainous regions. The Lycians disappear from the historical scene.

The most outstanding feature of the Lycians is the importance they attached to their monumental graves. The Nereid's Monument (and other relics) taken to England by Charles Fellows in 1842 and now exhibited in the British Museum is believed to have served as a model for the construction of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Although some of the graves are known to be the final resting place for kings (for example the Tomb of Amyntas in Telmessus/Fethiye) the existence of numerous graves would suggest that some of the affluent citizens also had these tombs built prior to their deaths. The proximity of the graves to the theaters also raises an unanswered question.

Almost every Lycian city possessed a theater and in Lycia today more than fifty may be visited. The amazing concentration of cultural infrastructure would indicate that the Lycians were very highly civilized people.

Certainly, the Lycian League is one of the earliest forms of democracy recorded in history.

At Theimiussa (Üçagiz -a tiny fishing village peppered with the tombs of the Lycians), the fierce Indo-Europeans who moved here from Crete in 1400 BC. Homer mentions them in the Iliad as allies of the Trojans in the Trojan War. Herodotus also makes reference to their fighting acumen; they would rather commit suicide than surrender to an invading force.

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	Preserving the nature Sülüklü beach and winter sunset you see the world famous Kekova island at far.
	Health treatments The mineral water visible on the left side of way to Andriake (Cayagzi) is said to be very helpful in aiding those suffering from gastritis, intestine parasites and kidney stone patients.
	Preserving the nature Development in areas with high erosion rates and building on or in front of sand dunes, rather than behind them, will be major factors contributing to increased beach erosion problems. The road of Tasdibi beach
	Preserving the nature The shores also afford protection to coastal development, particularly during storm attack in the winters, by reducing the impact of wave energy on the coast. You see the pebble beach of Taşdibi.
	Endangered species The female nesting population of sea turtles in the Mediterranean is estimated on about 5,000 specimens. You see the nesting area in Demre's Karaemlik sea shore.
	Preserving the nature The coasts lie almost several kilometers away are generally lonely and very clean. Komurluk beach is seen.
	Preserving the nature Sandy beaches with lonely and clean shores are lies for long distances. An appearance of Suluklu beach.
	Preserving the nature Sand is covering the stones, smal hills and buries almost everything. In some areas the erosion is high.
	Preserving the nature Another appearance of Kekova island from Sand hill. Andriake is behind the hill at right side.
	Preserving the nature Especially in Sülüklü beach the sand dunes could not be maintained due to the shape of the coast and coastal natural activities..
	Endangered species Little is known about courtship or mating habits of the loggerhead (or those of any other sea turtle, for that matter).
	Historical discoveries Father Noel and Christianity background of him. Were the bones stolen belong to him?
	Preserving the nature The aerial view of Beymelek fishery lagoon.
	Preserving the nature Bird sanctuary is not staffed by experienced professionals and dedicated volunteers and it is not a bird sanctuary for disabled and injured birds.
	Preserving the nature Here in Simena, you can not come across any awkward building in clash with the environment.
	Early Christianity studies Who had built the present church? Who made the entire frescoes, paintings and icons in the church?
	Early Christianity studies After declaration of Pope and being announced Father Noel as a saint, orthodox Christian emperor and church fathers domiciled in Istanbul, were declared the Nicolaus as Orthodox Saint too.
	Historical discoveries While approaching to Kalekoy (Simena in antiquity)by boat you will lock your eyes on one of the most attractive remains. These tombs weighing many tons, will appear at any and every spot of the town and on the left side of the castle on the hill of Simena.

Historical discoveries The island is full of ancient remains in everywhere but no excavations.

Historical discoveries The ruins of the temple of Apollon are today found on the west of the acropolis. East of the temple is a water spring where the priests of this temple would skewer fish, immerse them to water thus foretell the future.

Historical discoveries Myra theater is in a good situation with 35 rows in all. It was damaged by an earthquake in 141 AD.

	Historical discoveries Tombs cover the southern cliffs below the acropolis like a sheet of lace.
	Preserving the nature Tahtalidaglar with Kizlarsivrisi reaching 3070 meters as the highest peak of the region.