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Tlos, one of the most significant sites of Lycian architecture, has been illuminated using solar power in Mugla, Türkiye, blending ancient heritage with modern sustainable technology.
The ancient city, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Xanthos Valley, is considered one of the oldest and most important settlements of the ancient Lycian civilization.
Tlos is known for its rock-cut tombs carved directly into the cliffside, many of which feature elaborate facades resembling temple fronts, a hallmark of Lycian funerary architecture.
The site also contains the remains of a Roman-era theater, a stadium, bathhouses, and an acropolis, reflecting the various civilizations that inhabited the region over the centuries.
By switching to solar-powered lighting, authorities aim to highlight the site's architectural details after dark while reducing reliance on traditional electricity sources.
The illumination project allows visitors to view the ancient ruins in a new light, both literally and visually, as the solar-powered system casts a soft glow over the historic structures in the evening hours.
Solar lighting installations at heritage sites like Tlos are part of a broader effort in Türkiye to make historical and archaeological locations more sustainable while preserving their cultural significance.
As night falls over Mugla province in southwestern Türkiye, the solar-illuminated ruins of Tlos stand out against the darkened landscape, offering visitors a striking view of the ancient city after sunset.
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