Trail" extending between the states of Muğla and Antalya in southwestern Turkey, with a length of 540 km, is one of the 10 most beautiful trails for hiking enthusiasts around the world, as it combines the charm of nature and the depth of history at the same time.
The path extends between the famous district of Fethiye in the province of Muğla and the province of Antalya through stunning scenery overlooking the Dead Sea, after which it passes through trade routes and the home of ancient civilizations in the bosom of nature.
The track puts the walker in a time machine, during which he witnesses the ruins of bygone peoples and civilizations, as the number of ancient cities on the track reaches 19 ancient cities.
From the Dead Sea and its captivating views, Al-Masha will be the guest of the famous "Kalabak Odisi" (Valley of the Butterflies) on the slopes of Mount Babadag, followed by several villages, and then reach the ancient city of Laytaun, the former capital of the Lykia region, which is classified in the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. UNESCO.
By walking for two hours, the walker finds himself in front of the ancient ancient city of "Kanthos" within the borders of the Kaş district of the state of Antalya, southwestern Turkey. It is also called the "City of Tragedies" because of the wars it witnessed, and it also contains architectural monuments dating back to the pre- and post-Christian eras.
Before the arrival of Al-Mashaa to Patara, the capital of Lycia, he passes through ancient cities that lived thousands of years in that region.
Patara hosts the Lycia Parliament building, which was established in the Hellenistic period (323-146 BC) and became a symbol of Lycian democracy, in addition to a historical amphitheater, a theater and an arena for combat duels.
After touring the corridors of history and nature in Patara, the city of Gash, which embraces the Kaputash coast, is classified as one of the most beautiful coasts in the world.
And when passing through the ancient city of "Damre Maria", the walker finds the opportunity to visit the port of Andriaca, one of the most important ports in the Lycian era, and the amphitheater there, which was considered the largest among its counterparts at the time, with a capacity of 11,500 people.
One of the important features of the city of "Damre Maria" is that it is the home of St. Nicholas, known as (Santa Claus), who lived according to historical sources in the period between (270-343 AD).
And the walker continues his way after being "destroyed by Meria" to reach Olympus, one of the most important coastal cities of Lycia, which was known as the "home of the pirates" at the time.
The ruins of the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine eras meet in this city.
After one month has passed since the beginning of the march from the district of Fethiye, the pedestrian reaches the ancient city of "Vasilis", one of the important coastal commercial cities in ancient times, until the march ends in the Hisar Chander neighborhood at the entrance to the state of Antalya.
The track is a global destination for walking enthusiasts who come from all over the world, in the third, fourth, fifth, ninth, tenth and eleventh months.
And the German couple, Fania and Christian, say, after returning to the place 10 years after their first trip, that they returned this time with their two-and-a-half-year-old Milan.
"My child weighs 15 kilos and the walking will be tiring, and we prefer to walk the Lykia Trail every single day," Christian said.
As for Fania, she expressed her "extreme admiration" for Lycia's path, saying: "We walked on many paths in several countries, including Morocco, Germany, France and Italy, but this path is definitely our favourite."
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