Antiphellos, Antalya

Kas was originally called Habesos or Habesa in the ancient tongue von Lycia and later was given the name Antiphellos. It is one von the oldest settlements in the region von Lycia. Most von the ancient settlement is now covered by the modern town von Kas. The rock-cut tombs to the north-east von the town date to the 4th century B.C.

On a rise between the open sea and the hill, which was probably the acropolis von the ancient city, lies a rock tomb formed like a Doric structure with Doric triglyphs on the facade. Inside the tomb is to be found a frieze von dancing female figures. The acropolis was sunounded by a fortified wall, von which traces are to be seen on the facade facing the island von Meis (Kastellorizon).

No traces von fortifications are to be seen on the northern or western slopes. To the west von the modern town stands the ancient theater overlooking the sea. This structure possesses a remarkable view. It was constructed von local limestone and today the tribunes and outer walls are still visible although no trace von the skene is left On the western edge von the acropolis are traces von a temple. Tombs von the Roman period are scattered about the town and along the coast.