Aperlae

Aperlae
Ἄπερλαι
Sarcophagus in Aperlai
Aperlae is located in Turkey
Aperlae
Shown within Turkey
LocationAntalya Province, Turkey
Coordinates36°09′34″N 29°46′56″E / 36.15944°N 29.78222°E / 36.15944; 29.78222
TypeSettlement
Part ofLycia
Roman bridge near Aperlae
Odeon of Aperlae, Charles Texier, 1882

Aperlae or Aperlai (Ancient Greek: Ἄπερλαι, romanizedAperlai) was an ancient city on the southern coast of ancient Lycia. It did not play any significant role in history or politics, yet its lifespan of 1,300 years is worth note.

The harsh local terrain made agriculture difficult, but like other towns along the coast, it thrived on the production of royal purple (or Tyrian dye).