Kremna
Ancient Site Called Cliff
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Sometimes explaining an ancient site’s name is not easy, but Kremna’s case is straightforward. A visit to the site will clarify why Kremna is the ancient Greek for Cliff.
The site is situated on the high plateau, overseeing the Aksu plains. From the tactical point of view an excellent decision.
If you like places off the beaten track and a site in reasonably rough terrain and natural environment, then you came to the right spot.
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KREMNA: Alexander The Great, Amynthas’ the Romans and the Seljuks
Again another ancient site located high in the Taurus Mountains. Kremna is an impressive site in Pisidia and spectacular. İt is apparent when visiting the site that nature and the history of the area had a significant impact on what was once a glorious city. The first inhabitants were the Solymians. Later came the Lydians and Persians before being conquered by Alexander The Great, the Seleucids, and the Pergamon Kingdom.
The King of Galatia Amynthas, controlled the city from 39 BC till 25 BC; Amynthas’ name is also known from his great rock-cut tomb overlooking Fethiye. After the dead Amynthas, Augustus made Kremna a Roman colony. It remained a part of the Roman Empire until the 6th century AD, when Kremna sent a representative to the 2nd council of Nicaea. Coins found on-site make clear that Kremna still ‘existed’ in the Seljuk Period, though – by that time – the settlers had most likely relocated to Çamlık village, called Girme back then.
Exploring Kremna
Visiting KREMNA today means you have to be prepared and put on your walking shoes if you do not want to skip a significant part of the site. You will see most of the structures have collapsed. When you make your way through these ruins, you will get a good sense of what the city must have been. The best is to use the information written on the information board placed at the site’s entrance. Use this info to move around the site.
The Necropolis In Kremna
The Fascinating Rock Cut Tombs At Kremna’s Necropolis
Two Different Routes To Kremna
You can enter the site following two different routes; one takes you up the asphalt road, left from the guard’s house. At the right side of that same guard’s house, the other route follows a dirt road.
Both paths will bring you up to Kremna. So it’s easy to make a loop around the site, making sure you see all the ruins.
You can make your way up to the spectacular necropolis on the right-hand side when using the asphalt road.
Arches And Stands At The Bathhouse (Library)
What To Expect
How To Get There: Private or rental car (check the map below).
Nearest Airport: Antalya Airport.
Parking: Yes, next to the site.
Terrain: Easy to medium.
Stroller: No.
Income: Free.
Facilities: No.
Best Time To Visit: All year, depending on the weather.
Another View Of The Hamam (Library)
Excavation Works
The striking image we encounter here is that the city has primarily fallen into ruins. When you reach the centre of the ancient city, the breathtaking ruins of the library will be worth the walk you take. Some rumour’s that the library was also later used as a bathhouse. Whatever it was, this structure was unearthed during excavations conducted under the direction of Jale Inan around 1971-73. Mosaic flooring on the floor can not be seen today because the protectors cover an extensive area. Nine marble statues of gods and goddesses found in the library where they were initially being placed were also discovered by this excavation team.
Several Arches At The Library
The Inscription On One of the Stands of Nemesis’ Statue
Beautiful pieces can be seen in your walk to what is left of the Hadrianus Temple, located to the NorthWest of the library. There was a collonaded street near the temple, and it is nothing more now than a long stretch of broken columns and stones. From this point, looking back to the library and the top of the Acropolis, you can more easily recognize the shape of the Theatre sitting above the library.
Steps At The Hadrianus Temple
Everything Was Destroyed By Earthquakes
The South Gate
Walking back down through the South Gate, you will see some remarkable rock formations and once back at the guard’s house, take the dirt path further down, passing the water source; you will encounter a stunning Temple Tomb to finalize your visit Kremna. For me, it’s the masterpiece of the site. Don’t miss it.
Different Views Of The South Gate.
The South Gate At Kremna
Water Reservoir With Ancient Inscriptions
Practical Information
Kremna has a limited amount of landmarks, but Kremna is worth visiting. You can easily combine this visit with other destinations. Sagalassos, Incir Han in Bucak, Susuz Han, and Ariassos is definitively worth a visit. Kremna is an attractive site if you like hiking and culture.
Kremna ancient site is easy to reach by car, but it means also hiking in nature, so wear your comfortable shoes.
No facilities around, so bring drink and food.
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Spectacular Rock Tomb
Places Nearby
İncir Han, on the Seljuk caravan road (14 km)
Susuz Han, a Seljuk masterpiece of beautiful stonework (19 km)
Sagalassos, an ancient site in Turkey that should be on your list (25 km)
Ariassos, hiking Roman roads in Antalya (40 km)
The Carpet Fields Of Antalya, Döşemealtı’s sea of colour (42 km)
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