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Gagai Ancient City

Kumluca, Antalya

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A Lycian coastal city in Mavikent that gave its name to the "gagates" (jet) stone.

Its story

Gagai is on the southeastern coast of ancient Lycia, in today's Mavikent neighborhood of Kumluca. Ancient sources mention the gagates stone that bears the city's name. Excavations in 2007 revealed traces of Rhodian colonization alongside the upper and lower acropolis. It is a quiet stop on the road to Cape Gelidonya.

Key facts

Location
Mavikent, Kumluca

Trip purpose

  • Quiet
  • Hiking

Location

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36.29900, 30.35480

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagae | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gagae