Simena

Coordinates: 36°11′24.59″N 29°51′35.25″E / 36.1901639°N 29.8597917°E / 36.1901639; 29.8597917
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Simena
Σίμηνα
Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey
RegionLycia
Coordinates36°11′24.59″N 29°51′35.25″E / 36.1901639°N 29.8597917°E / 36.1901639; 29.8597917
TypeAncient settlement
Ancient Lycian tombs
Submerged Lycian tomb

Simena (

ancient Lycia,[1] 60 stadia from Aperlae.[2] The Stadiasmus Maris Magni calls the town Somena (Σόμηνα).[3]

Its site is located near Kaleköy, Turkey.[4][5] Grave inscriptions and coin finds indicate that the town existed in the fourth century BC. Part of the ancient city is now submerged in the sea and remains of the Titus thermal baths lie in the water. A small theatre or bouleuterion on the acropolis within the later fort and carved into the rock can be seen.

References

  1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 5.27.
  3. ^ Stadiasmus Maris Magni §§ 239, 240.
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  5. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
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