Kayaköy, Archaeological site in Fethiye, Turkey
The stone structures of Kayaköy spread across a hillside contain 350 abandoned houses and two Greek Orthodox churches built in traditional Anatolian architectural style.
The village became empty in 1923 when its Greek inhabitants left during the population exchange between Greece and Turkey following the Treaty of Lausanne.
The settlement demonstrates the coexistence of Greek and Turkish communities who shared daily life while maintaining their distinct religious practices in schools and churches.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site by taking regular minibuses from Fethiye center, with the journey lasting approximately 10 minutes through mountain roads.
UNESCO designated this former settlement as a World Friendship and Peace Village, preserving its structures as a memorial to human displacement and cultural exchange.
Location: Fethiye
Elevation above the sea: 150 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Opening Hours: 24/7
GPS coordinates: 36.57667,29.08667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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