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The Ancient City of Hamaxia

Discovered in Elikesik Borough located 12 kilometres northwest of Alanya. Strabon, a geographer of the time mentions of a wealth of cedar trees, for this city falling within the Pamphylia region, during the ancient period. The fortification walls encircling the city and ruins of various structures are still visible on the surface. The city has a large necropolis. Archaeological studies have not as yet been specified.

 

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