Aperlai

Aperlae

Ἄπερλαι
Sarcophagus in Aperlai
Shown within Turkey
Location	Antalya Province, Turkey
Coordinates	36°09′34″N 29°46′56″E / 36.15944°N 29.78222°E / 36.15944; 29.78222
Type	Settlement
Part of	Lycia

Aperlae or Aperlai (Ancient Greek: Ἄπερλαι, romanized: Aperlai) 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).