Aulae (Lycia)

Coordinates: 36°45′39″N 28°08′04″E / 36.760796°N 28.134462°E / 36.760796; 28.134462
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Aulae or Aulai (Ancient Greek: Αὐλαί) was a town of ancient Lycia, noted by Stephanus of Byzantium.[1]

Its site is unlocated. Certain Lycian League coins dated to the 1st century BCE have been attributed to Aulae in Lycia.[2] The obverse of these coins show the head of Apollo laureate with long curls, bow at shoulder, marked Α-Υ. The reverse, also marked Α-Υ, shows a lyre with a bow and arrow, the whole in incuse square.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. ^ a b "Archaeological Discussions, 1905". American Journal of Archaeology. X: 454. 1906.

36°45′39″N 28°08′04″E / 36.760796°N 28.134462°E / 36.760796; 28.134462