In the center of the Lycian peninsula of southwest Turkey lies Myra, one of the crucial and larger cities of the Lycian League. Although not much remains of the city today as it lies burred under a broad alluvial basin, what has been excavated reveals the importance of Myra. A large theater, beautifully excavated, stands on the northern edge of town against the cliffs. Beautiful motifs and carvings of flowers, fruit and goddesses harkens to their worship of Artemis, Greek god of nature. The carvings of faces in various impressions are some of the most unique found in ancient Lycia, and has been associated with Myra since their discovery. 

Perhaps the most magnificent treasures of Myra are the ancient tombs found on the cliffs overlooking the city. Dozens of carefully carved rock-cut tombs of various sizes and detail overlook the town. They are dated all the way back to the 4th century B.C. and were once painted in bright colors, as noted by a foreign explorer in 1840. Not much however is known about these tombs or who they held, but they stand as a reminder of the former splendor of Lycia.