Phaselis was founded by colonists from Rhodes in the 7th century BC. It was located on the trade route of Egyptian, Syrian, and Greek commercial ships and had three protected harbors. Before long it was one of the most prosperous @Lycian@ cities. Because of this, Phaselis was subject to continuous attacks from her neighbor @Termessos,@ one of the most belligerent communities in @Pisidia.@ They looted and plundered the city
