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Dalaman gained district status in 1983\nand was structured as a single municipality through the merger of the Atakent\nand Dalaman towns, which were previously part of K\u00f6yce\u011fiz District. This\nhistoric transformation laid the foundations for the modern administrative\nstructure of the region.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Due to the lack of comprehensive\narchaeological excavations and surveys in the area, there is not much detailed\ninformation about the history of Dalaman. However, it is known that Dalaman is\nlocated within the ancient Caria and Lycia regions, which suggests that the\nhistory of the area dates back to ancient era.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Main Historical and Archeological Destinations<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Kalynda Ancient City<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Kalynda Ancient City is located in the\nnorth and northeast of \u015eerefler Village. The ruins in the area, including\ncastle remains, rock tombs, and walls, belong to different periods. Kalynda is\nconsidered part of Lydai, Lissay, and Caria in the Kap\u0131da\u011f\u0131 region and came\nunder the control of the Lycians during the reign of Pericles. The rock tombs\nbelong to the Lycian period, while the walls and castle remains date back to\nthe Byzantine period. Kozp\u0131nar was situated on an old trade route and has\nhistorically been an important rest stop.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Hippucome Ancient City<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Hippucome, meaning “City of\nHorses” in the ancient Carian language, is located on a hill in the \u0130t\nAsar\u0131 area of \u00c7\u00f6\u011fmen Village, 30 km from Dalaman. The discovered ruins make\nHippucome an intriguing historical site.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Among the structures in the city, six\nrock tombs stand out on the southeastern cliffs. On the southwestern cliffs,\nthere are rock tombs similar to those in Fethiye Telmessos, as well as building\nruins dating to the Roman and Byzantine periods. These remnants reveal the\nregion’s historical texture and traces of life from different periods.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
By visiting Hippucome Ancient City, you\ncan explore this history-filled area and witness the region’s rich past.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Kap\u0131da\u011f Peninsula<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Kap\u0131da\u011f Peninsula has an independent\nand scattered but quite enjoyable historical route, covering the Ancient Cities\nof Caria, Lissai and Lydai. This region, known as Krya in ancient times, is\ndefined as the city of Caria by some historians and as the city of Lykia by others.\nThe rock tombs in Ta\u015fyaka are considered a significant evidence of this\nregion’s Lycian identity.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The ancient settlements on the Kap\u0131da\u011f\nPeninsula include the ruins of Lissa, located in southwest of Krya and south of\nLake Karg\u0131n, and the city remains of Lydai at the western tip of the Fethiye\nGulf. In Lydai, which gained importance during the Byzantine period, you can\nalso see remnants from this era.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The historical sites on Kap\u0131da\u011f are\noften referred to as Krya and have been identified by historians as Carian and\nLycian cities. These differences are often explained by political reasons. The\nfact that Krya was recorded separately from the Lycians in the Ancient Tribute\nList suggests that Lycians may have lived here. The presence of rock tombs in\nTa\u015fyaka indicates that the region was included in the Lycians in later periods,\nprobably during the time of Pericles.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The Kap\u0131da\u011f Peninsula invites you to\nexplore the perfect blend of history and nature.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Natural and Cultural Heritage<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Dalaman Kap\u0131karg\u0131n Sulfur Spa<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
The Sulfur Spa, known as the Healing\nSulfur Lake, are located within the Kapukarg\u0131n neighborhood. The Sulfur Spa are\nsituated on a 42-acre plot of land. This area, including the pools, is being\nprepared by the Dalaman Municipality as a Picnic and Recreation Area, with the\naim of being developed for tourism. The area is planned to offer services such as\na beach volleyball court, cafe, restaurant, shower cabins, restrooms, and\nparking. The Sulfur Spa, which contains 17 different minerals, is known to be good\nfor conditions such as psoriasis, muscle, and knee pain. Due to its high\nselenium and calcium content, the pool is particularly effective in treating\nskin diseases. There are also designated areas around the spa for camping and\ncaravans.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Main Bays and Beaches<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Dalaman is a district that is famous\nfor its natural beauty and stunning beaches. This region, where blue and green\nmeet, offers impressive natural landscapes. Notable natural attractions include\nespecially the G\u00f6cek bays, as well as the Kur\u015funlu, Akb\u00fck, G\u00f6b\u00fcn, Boynuzb\u00fck\u00fc,\nand Sarsala bays.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
In the south of Dalaman, on the\nKap\u0131da\u011f\u0131 Peninsula extending into the Mediterranean, there are ruins of the\nancient cities of Lidai and Lisai, dating back to the Carian and Lycian\nperiods. In the forested and mountainous areas to the northeast of the\ndistrict, one can find rock tombs and other ancient remnants from the Lycian\nand Carian periods in the villages of Kayadibi, \u00c7\u00f6\u011fmen, Kavac\u0131k, G\u00fcrleyik, and\nBozbel. \u015eerefler village is four kilometers away from the town center and\nattracts attention with ancient ruins from the Lycian period.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The Kalynda Ancient City, located on\nthe Dalaman-Fethiye road, is one of the historical treasures of the region.\nMoreover, the Hippokome settlements and rock tombs in the village of \u00c7\u00f6\u011fmen are\nfascinating sites for history enthusiasts.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Sarsala Bay<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Sarsala is a romantic bay ideal for a\npeaceful getaway, surrounded by pine trees, where you can enjoy the deep blue\nwaters of the sea. <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Boutique facilities have been built in\nSarsala Bay, which has remained relatively untouched and it promises the\npleasure of sea, sand and sun intertwined with nature.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Recommended Activities<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
The Dalaman Creek, known in ancient\ntimes as the Indus, is now one of the most popular courses for rafting\nenthusiasts. The creek features two distinct sections with two different levels\nof difficulty. The upper section, rated as a Class 3 difficulty, can be\nnavigated effortlessly with rafting boats. This makes the Dalaman Creek an\nattractive option for both experienced rafters and beginners.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The Kap\u0131da\u011f Peninsula, located between\nSarsala and Hurmal\u0131 bays, is the largest peninsula in the Western Mediterranean\nRegion after the Teke Peninsula. There are rich historical ruins on the hills\nthat become steeper as you go inland. These impressive natural structures and\nhistorical riches are important elements of the peninsula waiting to be\nexplored.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
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