History and culture

The sanctuary of Apollo at Emecik

Near Sarı Liman on the eastern peninsula, archaeological finds tell a different story from the ruins at Knidos.

Datça Peninsula
Datça PeninsulaMaderibeyza · CC BY-SA 3.0
IN THIS GUIDE

What was found?

Votive figurines and pottery were recovered from the sanctuary at Emecik. The finds shed light on ancient maritime connections and the worship of Apollo.

Planning a visit

Mark Emecik on your map. Ask the tourism office about access before visiting an excavation or conservation area. For finds from the region, also look into the collection at Marmaris Museum.

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