Σίμηνα | |
 Sunken city of Simena | |
  Shown within Turkey | |
| Alternative name | Somena |
|---|---|
| Location | Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey |
| Region | Lycia |
| Coordinates | 36°11′24.59″N29°51′35.25″E / 36.1901639°N 29.8597917°E /36.1901639; 29.8597917 |
| Type | Ancient settlement |
Simena (Ancient Greek:Σίμηνα) was a town on the coast ofancient Lycia,[1] located 60stadia fromAperlae.[2] TheStadiasmus Maris Magni calls the townSomena (Σόμηνα).[3]
Its site is located nearKaleköy, Turkey.[4][5] Grave inscriptions and coin finds indicate that the town existed in the fourth century BC. Part of the ancient city is now submerged in the sea and remains of theTitus thermal baths lie in the water. A small theatre orbouleuterion on the acropolis within the later fort and carved into the rock can be seen.
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