Arykanda

30km/19mi north of Finike the ruined town of Arykanda lies on the slopes of the Akdag. Much of the fifth century remains are arranged on terraces overlooking the River Arykandos which cascades down the valley and through the village of Ba_göz (fish restaurants and trout farming). The citizens of Arykanda (Akalanda in Byzantine times) are thought to have had an extravagant lifestyle.

The stadium on the highest terrace is comparatively small (80x16sq.m/87x19sq.yd). It dates originally from Hellenistic times but was restored by the Romans. Below the stadium lies a small Greek theater with 20 rows of seating. It is almost intact, having been partially restored by the Romans. Some inscriptions are visible on the top row. On the lowest terrace stands the odeion containing a 75m/246ft long and 8m/26ft stoa with a mosaic floor. Stretching out in front is the market-place with a gallery to the south and west sides. It is presumed that a temple occupied the center of the market-place. To the west of the ruined town lies the bouleuterion. A stoa (destroyed in late antiquity) stands in front and a row of seats carved out of the rock is still visible.