Kadyanda

Kadyanda
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Also known as: Cadyanda, Mint of Cadyanda

Ancient Lycian city situated on a steep mountain over 900 m above sea level near modern Uzumlu, Turkey [1] [2]. Monuments and inscriptions date back to the 5th century BC, with the Lycian name Kadawanti [1]. Remains include a stadium with six rows of seating, a theatre with 18 rows, baths from Vespasian's reign, a Doric temple, and polygonal city walls [1] [2]. A member of the Lycian League during the Hellenistic and Roman periods [3] [4].

TypeCity
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryTürkiye
Coordinates36.7170° N, 29.2360° E

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