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Rhodiapolis ancient city

A Lycian city founded by the Rhodians: Rhodiapolis Ancient City

Rhodiapolis, which is accepted as a city founded by the Rhodians because of its name, is located on a hill near Sarıcasu Village in Kumluca District of Antalya Province. According to Theopompos, the ancient city of Rhodiapolis was named after Rhodos, the daughter of Mopsos. The settlement, whose existence we learn from Hekataios, is one