Antalya Kas
Antalya Kaş is a town located in the west of Antalya province and is located in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Kas was an important port city of the Lycian region in ancient times. The first settlements It is estimated to date back to 4000 years. Kaş got its name from these periods and means "goose" in the Lycian language. Kaş carries the traces of many civilizations from ancient times to the present day. It came to the forefront as an important port city especially during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Today, Kaş is an important district in terms of tourism and welcomes its visitors in every season of the year.
Kas is located in the southwest of Turkey, on the shore of the Gulf of Antalya. The district is 70 km away from Antalya and has a population of approximately 35,000 people.
Kas was called "Hahra" in ancient times and was an important port of the Lycian Region. The region was incorporated into the Persian Empire in the 7th century BC and conquered by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. Kas, which was later included in the Roman Empire, became a port city that maintained its importance during the Byzantine period.
Kaş has become an important center of the tourism sector today. The district, where water and mountain sports such as swimming, diving and mountaineering are made, also attracts the attention of tourists with its ancient ruins. Historical places in Kaş include Kaleiçi, Myra Ancient City, Limyra Ancient City and Kalkan Castle.
