The ancient city of Hyllarima, nestled in the Derebag neighborhood of Kavaklidere in southwestern Türkiye, is set to become a new hotspot for cultural tourism. Authorities are preparing to restore the city’s nearly 2-kilometer-long defensive walls, which date back to the Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.
Home to a wealth of archaeological treasures, including a theater, council house, and agora, Hyllarima was one of the most strategically significant settlements in the inland region of ancient Caria.
A fortress on stone
Perched atop a high rocky massif, Hyllarima served as…
