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Olympos is a common variation of
Olympus. This article refers to a National Park in Turkey. For other meanings of
Olympus, see
Olympus (disambiguation).
Olympos of the Greek word/name "Ολυμπος".
Olympos is a valley at the south coast of
Turkey, 90 km southwest of
Antalya city near the Town of
Kemer.
The city was founded in the
Hellenistic period, sharing its name with nearby Mount Olympos . Its coins date back to the 2nd century BC. The city became one of the six leading cities of the
Lycian federation. In the 1st century BC, Olympos was invaded and settled by
Cilician pirates. This ended in 78 BC, when the Roman commander
Servilius Isaurieus added the city to the
Roman Empire. The emperor
Hadrian visited the city after which it took the name of Hadrianopolis for a period, in his honour.
Near Olympos, located in the neighbouring village of
Çıralı and about 200 meters above sea level, the
eternal flames called the
Chimaera may be seen issuing from the ground. The fuel source for the flames is natural gas, largely
methane, seeping through cracks in the earth. The mythical
Chimaera - or Chimera - was a savage beast who sprouted fire from its mouth.
In the
Middle Ages,
Venetians,
Genoese and
Rhodians built two
fortresses along the coast, but by the 15th century Olympos had been abandoned. Today the site attracts tourists, not only for the artifacts that can still be found (though fragmentary and widely scattered), but also for its scenic landscapes supporting wild grapevines, flowering oleander, bay trees, figs and pines.
Ancient musician
As mentioned in
Plato's
Symposium,
Olympos is a musician from
Phrygia who played the pipes.
Activities
The Olympos village is located in the heart of the olympos coastal national park. The surrounding area offers best conditions for Trekking, Mountain biking, Canyoning, Rock climbing, Sea kayaking.
It is possible to rent equipment in the village or to join organized tours.
Further Information
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