Sura (Lycia)

Sura or Soura (Ancient Greek: Σούρα) was a town of ancient Lycia, noted for its oracle of Apollo.

Its site is located near Yuva Koyu in modern Asiatic Turkey.

Key facts

Type: ancient city, archaeological site

Facts from Wikidata.

Coordinates: 36.244028, 29.944806Open in Google Maps

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