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Lycian rock tombs, Rock sarcophagus close up photo at ancient Lycian necropolis on hill in Simena Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lycian rock tombs, Rock sarcophagus at ancient Lycian necropolis on hill in Simena Kalekoy, Turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lycian rock tombs, Glorious rock sarcophagus at ancient Lycian necropolis on hill in Simena, Turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lycian rock tombs, Rock sarcophagus at ancient Lycian necropolis on hill in Simena Royalty Free Stock Photo

A kayaker paddles past one of the sunken Lycian tombs at the ancient city of Simena in Turkey. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lycian tombs in Kalekoy Simena, Turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

The ruins of Lycian tombs at the ancient city of Simena. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lycian tombs below turkish Simena fortress near Kekova island in Antalya province, Turkey Royalty Free Stock Photo

Male tourist standing on hill at Kalekoy with view of Lycian rock tombs and Simena fortress with Turkish flag Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lycian rock tombs, Rock sarcophagus at ancient Lycian necropolis on hill and fortress Simena with Turkish flag Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lycian rock tombs and Simena fortress with Turkish flag on hill in Simena Kalekoy, Turkey. Rock sarcophagus Royalty Free Stock Photo

In the village of Simena, unique Lycian tombs carved into the rocks, as well as sarcophagi with covers in the form of inverted boats, have been preserved. The Lycians, being avid sailors, believed that after death they would be able to do what they loved.