The Lion Sarcophagus is in the Long Bazaar in the center of Kaş. It is one of the most popular tourist districts of Antalya, with its unique nature, deep blue, cool sea, natural and historical beauties.
The sarcophagus, dated to the 4th century BC and has survived to the present day, consists of a single block. Bead motifs and an eight-line Lycian inscription can be seen on the lower part of the sarcophagus, which is approximately one and a half meters long. The rectangular prism-shaped coffin of the monument is on the pedestal. On the northwest pediment of the lid, a figure of a man and a woman with crossed legs are carved, leaning on his stick. There is a standing female figure in a long coat on the southeast pediment. Lion reliefs are on both sides of the sarcophagus lids. The western side of the cover is in the form of a window.
It is thought that the Lion Sarcophagus, whose identity is unknown, was built for a king because the writings in its inscription cannot be read clearly, and that is why it is called the 'King's Tomb' among the people. The King's Tomb has become one of the symbols of the district today, and continues to be the focus of attention with its architecture and aesthetics.
