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lycian rock tombs seen from the dalyan river ~ resting place of kings Built around 400 BC, these impressive rock tombs have been carved out of the limestone rock and was used to inter Lycian Kings, the only way to see them close up is on a river boat trip on the Dalyan river in Turkey.

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 12/7/2023 3:20:00 AM

Good Morning Tom. Hi. The story and image is impressive. And yes so is your execution of the format including voice and tone. I turned to this entry because of the inviting title. Have a wonderful morning and day. I hope your recovery is going well for you. Peace and Blessings always. (smile)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/7/2023 6:57:00 AM

Thank you very much Lisa, it was an amazing sight to see, the tombs carved out on the hillside. I'll never forget the heat that day it was about 104f, too hot for me lol. We used to have an apartment in Turkey but sold it last year because there was other places we want to go to. I've got a bit of backache but it's normal after back surgery. Just staying in for a few weeks while I heal. Hope your day is going well. Tom

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/7/2022 6:35:00 PM

Wow ~ so gladI came across this, Tom ~ have a lovely holiday season !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/8/2022 12:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Line, it was amazing to see. I hope you do too. Tom

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 10/21/2022 11:03:00 AM

I saw the pic attached, seems like an interesting place. Beautiful. Don't wanna go there. Hang on, I am not a queen, so I can't even if I want to.. Lol... Just kidding, loved your poem. Tom...cheers

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/26/2022 1:09:00 AM

Lol, Thank you very much Paghunda, glad you enjoyed it. It was a memorable trip for sure. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/29/2022 2:09:00 PM

A wonderful Haiku write/picture. How did they get up there??? One tall ladder needed. Sounds like a great place to see. Part 2 of your trip coming up??? Have a blessed day/weekend.....................

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/30/2022 2:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Paula, it was certainly a memorable experience considering they only had simple tools. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/27/2022 9:38:00 AM

Tom you certainly give us such interesting stories of the places you have visited and everything you see - my advise, continue your travels and tell us about the unusual places you visit and to us recount all. blessings. Jennifer

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/27/2022 10:53:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, its an awesome sight to see on the Dalyan river in southern Turkey. Don't worry, I'll keep travelling until my health says otherwise lol. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/25/2022 1:33:00 PM

What a great sight it had to be for you. Can't believe I never even commented to this one yet.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/26/2022 12:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea, it was awesome to see as the boat came around the bend.. They estimate they were built about 400bc. Tom

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/22/2022 8:11:00 PM

Dear Tom, how exquisitely gorgeous everything is, from your haiku to those rock tombs. How really amazing the Lycians believed that their dead were carried to the afterlife by magic winged creatures, so they place them in the highest place. I am happy to hear that your vacation to Turkey was pleasant. Best wishes for a good weekend ahead!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/23/2022 9:17:00 AM

Thank you very much Lasaad, apart from the extreme heat it was a fantastic trip, those carvings were really impressive. I hope you too have a great weekend. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/21/2022 6:33:00 AM

Thank you for a informative, lovely, Haiku,, Tom. A great Piet-teacher you are! Love the photo also Panagiota xxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/21/2022 8:43:00 AM

Glad heat wave is gone. All govs making a big deal out of anything to control us. Next is monkey pox.not being gay, they wil push it anyway, already are starting with a new brand of COVID. It’s summer in the USA, what do they expect? A blizzard? Such Dopes? Go to the beach. Chill out. All of us. Panagiota xxx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/21/2022 8:35:00 AM

Thank you very much Pangie, it's an amazing sight to see, it was so hot that day. Heatwave gone from us now, much cooler. Tom

Ann Foster

Date: 7/17/2022 10:01:00 AM

What a lovely trip, to see parts of the world... far, and wide... thank you for this informative write. Ann

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/17/2022 10:26:00 AM

Thank you very much Ann, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Congrats on your POTD. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 7/17/2022 1:07:00 AM

A lovely and informative three-liner, Tom. Your Turkey trip must have been very enjoyable. ~ Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/17/2022 10:25:00 AM

Thank you Paul, had a great time but struggled a bit in the 40c heat ,home now and we've got a heatwave here. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/16/2022 10:09:00 PM

Dear Tom, how beautiful, both your elegant haiku and the rock tombs. So fascinating. I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip to Turkey. Warmest wishes for a wonderful Sunday.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/17/2022 12:08:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan, it was an unforgettable experience and awe inspiring. Hope you're keeping well and have an enjoyable weekend. Tom

Laura Leiser

Date: 7/16/2022 7:06:00 AM

A great window into the past, Tom. Loved your fine haiku! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/17/2022 12:01:00 AM

Thank you very much Laura, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it, Tom

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/14/2022 1:15:00 PM

Wow….Sounds like you have been on a fun Summer trip. Just checking in on you. Cheers, SuZ

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/14/2022 1:42:00 PM

Thank you very much Suz, was glad to get home, I was struggling in the 40c heat but apart from that had a great time. Hope you're well. Tom

Ann Foster

Date: 7/14/2022 12:11:00 PM

Beautiful. The whole scene... Lovely write. Ann

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/14/2022 1:12:00 PM

Thank you very much Ann, im happy that you enjoyed it, hope you are keeping well. Tom

John Watt

Date: 7/13/2022 5:30:00 PM

Tom, thanks for this fascinating peek into ancient history. Welcome back home, hope you had an enjoyable time in Turkey ~ John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/14/2022 12:07:00 AM

Thank you very much John, had a great time away, the only thing was the rising temperatures, late May or end of August early September would be a cooler option. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/13/2022 2:05:00 PM

Wow!! Creative way for the people to entomb their kings. I liked your creative lines to go along with the place and picture. Your visit to my page was delightful. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/14/2022 12:03:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, im happy you enjoyed it. It was a very interesting trip. I Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/13/2022 8:29:00 AM

Excellent haiku, written on a fascinating topic, Tom. Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/14/2022 12:02:00 AM

Thank you Janice, and to think all carved with hammers and chisels. I don't think there was a shortage of manpower. Tom

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/12/2022 6:11:00 PM

Striking photo Tom, living vicariously through your adventure! Striking - elaborate funeral chambers carved directly into the rock face. Kings would not be integrated into the livable areas of the cities. An amazing place.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/13/2022 12:32:00 AM

Thank you very much Anaya, what riches must have been buried with them, its truly an amazing place. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/12/2022 4:41:00 AM

Gorgeous sight, my dearest friend, Tom. This Haiku is truly fit for kings! Be blessed!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/12/2022 6:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, it was awesome to see as we rounded the bend of the river. Tom

Michael Tor

Date: 7/11/2022 9:56:00 PM

Tom great place to see. Great bibllical sites in Turkey, So glad you shared, welcome back home buddy. Glad you had a safe trip up and back. How were the people do they like the English or Americans. I know Demetrios says the Greeks are always at odd ends with the Turkish people and ofcourse wars have been fought...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 11:44:00 PM

Thank you very much Michael, very interesting country, I find the people quite friendly. I know Greece and Turkey have a love hate relationship. Getting too hot so in a way glad to be home. Tom

Robert Gorelick

Date: 7/11/2022 7:48:00 PM

Fascinating photo and lesson but be careful I've just discovered why Hungry is so close to Turkey, if you get my drift! Welcome back sport. Robert

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 11:41:00 PM

Thank you very much Robert, was getting too hot for me 38c and rising. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/11/2022 11:19:00 AM

- That was interesting, Tom ... I've been to Turkey many times ... but never heard of it ... :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 1:06:00 PM

Thank you Anne, it's about half an hour from Marmaris. An amazing sight. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/11/2022 7:48:00 AM

Wow, Tom! Thanks for the share! Have a great week, dear friend!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 7:53:00 AM

Thank you very much Kim, an amazing sight to see, Just back from my travels. Hope you're well Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/11/2022 3:46:00 AM

I am always curious why you like Turkey so much. Your poem gives us an inkling.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 5:34:00 AM

Thank you very much Victor, it has a very rich history. You'll find ancient ruins all over Turkey. Back home now, the 38c heat was doing me in. Tom

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/10/2022 7:51:00 PM

Glad i came by, Tom, love the poem, and the info.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/11/2022 1:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Harry, they're certainly an amazing sight to see. There is ancient ruins all over Turkey but many have been toppled by earthquakes that Turkey is prone to. Just back, need another holiday to recover lol. Tom