Tlos was one of the oldest and most important cities in Lydia. It is in a dramatic setting, high on a rocky outcrop. It has a fine Roman Theater. The show pieces are the rock-cut tombs that honeycomb the rocks.

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Roman Theater
The Roman Theater. (1013k)
 Rocks Honeycombed Tombs
The rocks honeycombed with tombs. (687k)
 Closer View Rock Face
Closer view of the rock face with tombs. (628k)
 Rock-cut Temple Facade
Rock-cut temple facade. (834k)
 Lydian Stone Sarcophagus
Lydian stone sarcophagus. (885k)
 Ottoman Castle Top Outcrop
The Ottoman castle on top of the outcrop. (835k)

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