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About Kas (Antiphellos)
 
Historical Basis
The fist traces of settlement in Kas
area go back to 8,000s BC. Area was the
host for Lycian Civilization in ancient
times and was an important settlement
throughout the history.
Habesos is the most ancient name of Kas
ever known. Later, it was called as
Phellos (Rocky/Stony Place) and its
harbour area was called Antiphellos.
During the Roman time, its commercial
importance grew and the area became a
rich centre of commerce, an intersection
point where olive, olive oil, vines and
precious wood were sold and where goods
belonging almost every culture were
exchanged.
Evidencing this assumption are the
diversity of goods found in Uluburun
Wreck, which is known today as the most
ancient wreck ever. A real sized copy of
Uluburun Wreck was re-constructed by
Bodrum Submarine Museum’s experts and
reached to Kas using the
Bodrum-Cyprus-Alanya course in the
summer of 2005. The vessel is currently
open to visit at Kas.
  KAS TODAY
You can easily see of
many civilization's traces in Kas today,
since the area was the intersectional point
of countless cultures throughout the
history. Yes, this is a tourism place…
however, you don’t experience the negative
aspects of tourism sector in Kas. No one
pulls you to sell something. All you find is
a small, cute town and friendly people. You
may either have fun ‘till the morning time
or read your book in peace without any noisy
disturbance.
The monumental tombs, ruins of Ancient City,
thousand-year old roads, road signs,
amphitheatres and many other amazing and
mesmerizing objects will accompany you on
the roads of Kas. Nature and sea, especially
submarine landscapes are extraordinarily
beautiful. There is no surprise in Kas’
attraction of both domestic and worldwide
under-sea lovers into itself. Kas is a place
where those who can look through the eyes of
the nature can find whatever they are
looking for.
You may reach Kas, which is 120 km. from Fethiye
and 180 km. from Antalya via land route. If you
prefer airways, you may consult us for access
and transfer possibilities from Dalaman or
Antalya airports.
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