YANARTAŞ ( CHİMERA)

Yanartas is a natural volcano gas outlet area located in the town of Olympos in Antalya, Turkey. This special place is famous for its flames that are constantly burning due to its natural gas outlets. In Turkish, the name "Yanartas" means "burning stone".

Here is some basic information about Yanartas:

    Location: Yanartaş is located in the town of Olympos in Antalya province, along the coastline and in an area approximately 350 metres above sea level. This region is also known for its natural beauties and ancient ruins.

    Natural Gas Outlets: Yanartaş is a phenomenon that causes natural gas in the ground to rise to the surface and burn continuously. This has increased interest in this region since ancient times and Yanartaş has been associated with various mythological and legendary stories around this natural phenomenon throughout history.

    Historical and Mythological Connections: Yanartaş may have been used by the inhabitants of the city of Olympos in ancient times. Also, according to mythological stories, a story about Prometheus stealing the fire among the gods of Olympus has been associated with the natural volcanic gas outflows in this area.

    Visitor Attraction: Yanartas is an attractive place for visitors due to its natural beauties, historical richness and interesting natural phenomena. However, there may be access restrictions to certain areas for visitor safety and environmental protection purposes.

    Touristic Activities: Yanartas is a popular place for trekking and nature walks. Visitors can visit the area to see this natural phenomenon and explore the ancient ruins around it.

Yanartas holds an important place among Turkey's natural and cultural riches and attracts nature enthusiasts and history lovers.