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Fethiye with its cultural wealth,
natural beauties and geography, is among the important tourism centres of
Turkey. It is famous for its works of art belong to Persians, Lycians, Carians
and R omans.
This charming county is in a bay within Fethiye Gulf where both large and small
islands are scattered. The rear of the bay is surrounded by pine forests.
The ancient name of Fethiye, which was a coastal city at the borders of
Lycia-Caria, is Telmessos. There is not definite information about the
foundation of this Ancient city. According to the first written records, it has
come into existence in the 5th century B.C. Telmessos, separate from Lycia,
survived as an independent city for a long time. The city experienced the rule
of Persia, Alexander the Great, Rome, Pergamum Kingdom, Byzantium,
Menteşeoğulları Principality and Ottoman State respectively |
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