Arycanda
Ἀρύκανδα | |
The Theatre | |
| Alternative name | Arykanda |
|---|---|
| Location | Aykiriçay, Antalya Province, Turkey |
| Region | Lycia |
| Coordinates | 36°30′50″N 30°03′36″E / 36.51389°N 30.06000°E |
| Type | Settlement |
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Arycanda or Arykanda (Ancient Greek: Ἀρύκανδα or Ἀρυκάνδα) is an Ancient Lycian city, former bishopric and present Catholic titular see in Antalya Province in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.
Arykanda was a rich but remote city built upon five large terraces high on a mountain slope, today located near the small modern village of Aykiriçay on the Elmalı-Finike road.
The excellent state of preservation is due to its remote location and the city's early abandonment. The site has been partly excavated and restored by an Ankara University team.