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Simena 68 pictures 2 minutes HQ video The village today, Kalekoy, was established on the ancient city of Simena. Together with the nearby town Aperloi, it was one of the most powerful members of the league of Lycian cities. The city was established in the 4^th century B.C. Simena experienced further sudden growth with the great influx of refugees from nearby Kekova. On the highest point there is a castle. Outside the surrounding areas are scattered with tombs, marking the interesting remains of Lycian sarcophagi. Conquered in the 9^th century A.D. by pirates, after decades of raids, Simena was subsequently abandoned by its inhabitants after a violent earthquake. View of the Village Ancient Buildings Theater Inside the castle is a small theater, carved out of rock, with a seating capacity of 400. Sarcophagi Back to Turkey Index