There is another monument of ancient culture in the vicinity of the resort town — the ancient city Amos (or rather, its ruins). The road to the town, though extremely picturesque, is still quite difficult, which deters many tourists. Nevertheless, the place is perfect for those who want to spend time alone and enjoy the contemplation of historically important monuments. Built by natives of Rhodes around the 7th century BC, Amos was abandoned during the period of Roman rule. Nowadays, there are left town walls, towers and gates. Inside the town fortifications, you can see the remains of the theatre, the altar of Dionysus, the temple of Apollo, and if you walk on the Northern slope, you can see the ruins of the necropolis.
No less interesting is the ancient town Kavn, which can also be found in the vicinity of Marmaris. The town was founded in X or XII century BC by the son of Miletus Kavnus, who, according to ancient Greek myths, fled here, rejecting the love of his sister Lydia. Kavn was conquered in the 540s ad by the Persians. From this moment begins another history of the town. Just like the ancient town Amos, Kavn is not a crowded tourist destination, but you should definitely spend some time here. The main attractions remaining from the ancient city are the Acropolis of Impbros, the fortress of Heraclion, the shipyards, the well-preserved amphitheatre (which, incidentally, sometimes hosts colourful events and holidays), the Agora, temples, Roman baths, as well as the ruins of a Byzantine Basilica with large mosaic fragments.
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