Lebessus, a ghost town.

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Present day Kayaköy, a town in southwestern Turkye was once inhabited by Anatolian Greeks, until in 1922 they fled to Greece and the town perished.


Nearby Babadağ mountain.


Once a population of 2000, the fall of the Ottoman empire lead to a population exchange between Greece and Turkye, leaving Kayaköy a ghosttown and openair museum.


Build in the 18th century on the ancient site of Lebessus, a Lycian town.


About 500 houses remain, including old churches,


a house mosaic, done with pebbles you can find at the beach.

Ancient fireplace.

Sitting here in cold Europe, my travel posts increased these last days.
Enjoy the X-mas holidays people!

Lebessus, a ghost town. | Ecency