Tomb with base under water after earthquake at Simena - Lycian coast Turkey 2008

Tomb with base under water after earthquake at Simena - Lycian coast Turkey 2008

The modern town of Kalekoy or Kale (Castle) is on the site of the ancient town of Simena. The whole area was lowered by an earthquake, so this Lycian sarcophagus tomb with boat-shaped lid by the coast was inundated.

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