Abstract

In this paper, 307 vaulted tombs which are studied in Olympus ancient city where is in East Lycia, between the years 1999-2006. The necropolis was located on east and west side of the river of Olympus city due to the topography of the area. Although the gömü has never found in the excavations up to today, both inhumation and cremation also could be have used in the city. The front side of the tomb has got 5 rectangular blocks which are consisted, söve block, lintel, two yan blocks and sürgülü kapama block. Both long, yan wall sides of the tomb are with polygonal technique, pseudo opus caementicium mortar and local lime stones. Another architectural material is niche on Olympus vaulted tombs. 95 niches have discovered in the vaulted tombs in Olympus.