Phaselis
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August 16
A beautiful place - the ruins of an ancient city and at the same time 2 relatively small beaches right next to the ruins. Beautiful nature - the sea, pine trees, a fairly well-preserved part of the ancient Lycian city of the 4th-5th centuries before the NE - theater, thermal baths, central street, aqueduct, northern and southern harbors (where, in fact, the beaches are located). The northern harbor has a very small pebble beach, the southern one has a part in pines and without a coastal strip, part on the sand in the open sun. The entrance is pebbles and stones everywhere.
I gave a low rating because in the prices of 2024 they collected 10 euros per person, while there is no infrastructure here - there are no sun beds, cabins, toilets on the beaches (toilets and a small shower with additional smells only at the aqueduct). There are repairs around (apparently, lighting is being laid). There is very little information (there is a stand near the amphitheater and a couple of inscriptions on the preserved structures).
You can only get there by car, there is a traffic jam at the entrance, because they are just collecting money for travel to the territory. To get there, you need to avoid missing the turn from the Antalya highway (brown signs on the highway indicate the sights, but we still managed to skip the repeat first :)).
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July 12
Hello, everyone.
We had a family vacation in August 2023 in Chamyuva (Kemer) and decided to visit Phaselis, an ancient city on the Mediterranean coast, on our own.
No problems on the 08 minibus, we got to the open-air museum.
The ticket cost 220 lire/person.
From the entrance to the museum-reserve there is an asphalt road to the seashore. Walk for about 20 minutes at a calm pace.
Phaselis is located between three crystal turquoise coves.
The number of preserved ancient buildings, an amphitheater, streets, tombs, houses is impressive.
Touching the ancient life....
Turks really like to relax here with their families, they come by car and spend the whole day in this beauty.
We visited a lot of sites, took beautiful photos and swam in one of the bays.
After breakfast at the hotel, you can come both for half a day and for the whole day. Not only to explore the ancient city, but also to have plenty of rest on its shores.
It should be noted that there are no cafes here, only small stalls with water and fruits.
Therefore, take snacks and water with you.
We spent several hours and returned to the hotel by minibus by lunch.
I recommend you to visit.
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October 8
A beautiful city, visited independently. It is easy to get from Kemer or Antalya by car or public transport. The upper rows of the amphitheater offer stunning views of the mountains. A great bay with a sandy bottom for swimming, it is also very suitable for children. Pine trees make it possible not to be under the scorching sun. You can have a picnic (without a campfire and with the removal of your garbage)
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September 30
The aqueduct is perfectly preserved, it's nice to walk in the heat in the pine forest on the coast. There are three beaches in the shade of pine trees. Very beautiful and clean water ...
The entrance has gone up a lot, about 400 liras😏
It is easy to get there by bus ta08 or by car.
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June 25
If you are vacationing in the Kemer area, especially Tekirova or Chamyuva, then visiting the ancient city of Phaselis will diversify your leisure time well and add memories to your piggy bank.
When visiting on your own, I advise you to read the history of the city in advance.
We took a taxi from Tekirova. The cost is $25 round trip or $15 one way. You can call a taxi through Whatsapp in Russian. The comfort of a trip in the heat fully justifies the cost. The entrance to the city is $ 10, but the payment is only in lira, about 360 lira per person. Children under 8 years old are free of charge.
The city is located in the pines, you can touch the ruins, look at them inside somewhere, see the remains of plumbing or marble coverings.
While walking, we got tired of the heat and wanted to refresh ourselves in the sea. On the advice of the Internet, we went to the south bay. No luck - there was garbage in the water, like in a dumpster, we went in and immediately left. There are no changing rooms in that area, they put a bunch of thorns on clothes somewhere, then they were torn off for a very long time.
As a result, they bought up in the very port of the city. The water here was a little cooler, the bottom is rocky, but comfortable for us. m.b. swim to the ruins and relax on them. We didn't go to the northern bay, I can't say anything about it, but it's very close to the port.
The whole swim trip took us 3-4 hours.
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June 7
A very beautiful place! The ruins of an ancient city in a coniferous forest on the seashore - what could be more beautiful? You can walk and admire the architecture, you can swim in one of the three bays, you can have a picnic in the shade. I highly recommend visiting for lovers of antiquities vacationing in Kemer.
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July 25
Iniresnop is a place for walking. There are quite a few ancient artifacts and well-preserved buildings from ancient times. There are two large beaches nearby - there is a place to relax and cool off before and after a walk.
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June 23
We walked here from our Marvida Hotel Akman Park, which is located in the village.Chamyuva. We downloaded a map of Antalya and the surrounding area to our phone. The Lycian trail is laid there. They followed it through the Paradise beach and then along the sea through the forest. We left the hotel at 5:40 at dawn to catch the heat. The trail itself was a delight. The most beautiful coves with turquoise clear water. Sometimes I had to climb up and go down to the beaches. But it's not hard. We saw a squirrel) Closer to Phaselis, stone sarcophagi and a deep well began to come across. By 8 o'clock we reached the territory of Phaselis. There is a booth at the entrance to pay for the entrance. But there was no one there. Perhaps because the Eid al-Adha holiday has begun. I liked Phaselis. The aqueduct is large, the main street with baths, an agora and an amphitheater. Cool and interesting! We were walking back to the highway to catch a bus. The road there is quite long. We came to the intersection, crossed to the highway on the left. The 08 Kemer-Antalya bus arrived quickly. We returned at 9:40. We had time for breakfast)))
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August 8
We were here 2 times in 2023 and 2024. Everything is wonderful and beautiful, but the last time there were stone slabs on the beach after archaeological excavations, I hope it won't be for long. In the bay opposite the aqueduct, I advise you to swim away with a mask, there is a very beautiful arch of ancient slabs and there are many different fish swimming around.
There is a shower, toilet, cafe and souvenir shop.
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November 12
One of the many ancient cities in Turkey, located near Kemer, entrance is paid, many Turks come for the weekend, there is something to see in the oldest city, archaeological excavations and restoration of the appearance are constantly being carried out, so every time you see new locations, a great beach next to the ancient city, nature, antiquity, beauty, the sea is a must-visit.
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September 29
The place is beautiful, the Greeks knew how to choose! A small peninsula with two small and one large bays, pine trees. There are vacationers everywhere, parking right by the aqueduct, there is also a museum stall, food and a toilet. General explanations, in Russian, are also in the center of the theater. Restoration is going on everywhere, more like a simple construction: in two years there will be a brand-new ancient Greek town. The ticket is 350 lire, it takes about twenty minutes to walk from the ticket office, you can drive by car.
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June 26
the coolest place on the Antalya coast of the pine can be said to be a reserve very beautiful beaches, fragments of columns, the decor goes straight to the sea. for the whole day you need to take a drink of bathing accessories sunscreen and a towel
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October 1
If you are going to walk there, about two kilometers from chamyuva, pay special attention to shoes, sneakers, comfortable shoes!!! In general, the place is beautiful, you can swim. If you go further along the Lycian ladder, you will climb rocks, stones, and make your way through bushes, if you expected that there was a good path there, you are mistaken. This is only for an extreme lover. Along the way, you will encounter remnants of civilization in the form of ruins, sarcophagi. The path is marked on rocks or trees with red paint . They often go to the sides, wriggling, making loops. In general, you can just visit *paradise bay * swim in it and return back to the city. Paradise Bay is the beginning of the Lycian trail. Take a bus to the ruins of the ancient city of Phaselis. If you drive from the Chamyuva area, kirish... On the regular bus *08* ask the driver to stop at the phaselis , there are signs on the road. If you go from Tekerov, the bus goes to the right place. Please note that the entrance fee is 10 euros.
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September 16
It's worth a visit, for lovers of ruins. Restorations and excavations every day, it can be dusty.Also on the territory, there is a very large bay for swimming. There is both sand and Pebbles. The entrance cost about 10 euros, and only in lira! On weekends, there are a lot of locals, parking will be difficult
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October 23
It is a very picturesque place, you can come and walk with the company and without an excursion, explore the landscape. There are several beaches where there are few people, you can relax in peace! The guard walks around 18.00 and warns that the parking lot of Phaselis will close soon and there will be no way to leave, so keep an eye on the time!
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October 23
I got to Phaselis for the first time about... 12 years ago. I was amazed by the preservation and careful attitude to the culture, which seemed alien to modern Turks. Luxurious descriptions in several languages, including excellent literary Russian - a rarity at that time.
For the second year in a row, there is a total war... let's call it reconstruction: the ruins are excavated, cleared, blocks are sorted and a new model is built from them. Some of the destroyed fragments are replaced with concrete mortar.
With the silence there now too... And there are more tourists, and a lot of construction equipment, and builders have fenced off areas for themselves. Mostly for picnics, which seems to be done more than, actually, construction.
Additional bonus - there is a yacht parking in the bay. And our compatriots walk on yachts. Tagil in full growth 🤬
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October 12
A wonderful place not only for enjoying nature, but also for philosophical knowledge of the antiquity of our civilization, its wisdom and beauty.
PS for autumn 2024, admission per person is 10 euros, or 350 liras. For advanced users, a walking tour along the Lycian Trail.
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October 7
An interesting place, it's a pity that the entrance is paid. The equivalent of 10 euros in Lira. There is practically nothing to watch. The only thing is that there is a pretty lagoon for swimming, and the pines shelter from the scorching sun. I rode my bike there, I thought they charge money for entry only from cars) There's nothing to do there the second time. Yes, you can enter the territory for free in the morning before 8 and after 19:00 in the evening. It is forbidden to stop with a tent.
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May 11
An interesting ancient city with a very beautiful aqueduct and a picturesque bay. There are many foundations of ancient buildings, a beautiful amphitheater and many columns. One of the disadvantages is the overpriced price. Do not believe the sites that say that the entrance costs 90 liras. It was in April 2024, the entrance cost 10 euros or 375 lira. There is a cool picnic area on the beach in the shade of a tree.
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August 2
Very beautiful! It's good that the city is being restored. We took a taxi from Chamyuva, it's a long way to go from the bus. A round-trip taxi, taking into account the fact that $ 25 is expected. One way (back) 15. Admission is 10 dollars. Children under 8 years old are free of charge. The ticket office accepts only lira, so change it immediately from the bus driver. Or at the supermarket, they accept dollars and euros, and give change in lira. There are three bays there, it's very good to swim. But it's better to take shoes for swimming, you can cut them on stones.
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August 20
Honestly, well, it's kind of fun.
We rented a car and drove to the checkpoint - the price is 372 lira per person (372x3 = 1116 rubles, as of August 2024). They take it from the number of people in the car.
It is necessary to go for the emotions of the ancient city. In the morning and take water and energy. The place is open until 20:45.
We were passing through and couldn't enjoy it for that amount. A lot of construction equipment, wires, etc.
There is no guide, wifi or notation in Russian (only one information board). There are a lot of people, but everyone swims in the bay - there is no special feature, in my personal opinion.
But if you are a fan of Assasins Creed Odyssey, you definitely will
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November 19
It's a beautiful place. But this is just for lovers of antiquity, Gothic.. For fans of history! As a walk, not very much. The area is large, there are places where there is nowhere to hide from the sun for kilometers..
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August 17
It's a very beautiful place. You can travel by bus 08, both from Kemer and Antalya, and from the village of Tekirova , the fare costs 40 lira . The entrance fee is 10 euros , but they take in lira , there were not so many lira with them , I exchanged euros for lira from the bus driver. Construction works are underway on the territory. But this does not prevent you from seeing the beauty of the ancient city. The second bay, which is located behind the baths, is perfect for swimming
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October 4
On October 24, the ruins are in the process of excavation and there are not many places to walk, there are a variety of beaches. If you come here for this for the whole day, then the price of 10 € is normal, but if you look at the historical landmark, it's a little early :) as soon as the Turks dig out everything and make an excursion, then you can repeat it
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July 24
Admission in 2024 has risen in price - 10 euros per person. They paid in lira, but the price was indicated in euros (apparently, now they accept not only lira). From Chamyuva, you can take the A08 minibus for 35 liras.
In my opinion, such an entry price is not very justified. There are ruins of an ancient city, of which the aqueduct and the theater are well preserved. Well, some bas-reliefs on some interior details. There are also several picturesque coves.
Judging by the OSM maps, you can get here for free on foot from Chamyuva past the main checkpoint, but I haven't tried.
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August 22
My favorite place in the vicinity of Kemer! We came here for free from the Tekirova Shell gas station. I've been here 2 times, the first time in 2017 on a ship, the second this summer. An unforgettable atmosphere of antiquity!
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August 23
The place is beautiful, the nature is amazing, but the man ruined everything. There is a lot of garbage. The Turks are pumping money and all they have done is put a couple of large garbage cans near the sea and at the exit. Admission is 10 euros per person. Moreover, the car has exactly the same cost. A very sad attitude....
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October 5
A very beautiful and picturesque place with its own history, it is worth visiting to see the ruins (for 10 euros per person))), payment only in lira or by card. A picturesque beach, but the entrance to it is through pebbles, but then the sandy bottom is crystal clear and warm water with mountain views.
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June 21
Today we decided to go to the ancient city on our own. We took the 08 bus from Tekirov and drove off.
The place is beautiful, but I do not recommend going there by gravity. We need a tour, information about this place.
As it is , it 's just the ruins of the ancient world .climbing them in the heat , that 's it ...for an amateur.
Personally, I didn't feel any excitement. Therefore, take excursions where the guide will tell you in detail about this place.
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September 29, 2023
The ancient city of Phaselis is a picturesque ruin, beaches with views of Takhtaly Mountain and a favorite vacation spot of local residents. We were on Saturday and all the secluded coves and decent places on the beach were occupied by Turkish families, and cars were constantly passing along the road from the entrance to the "city" itself. Entrance to the territory is paid - 220 liras. I like to wander and climb the ancient ruins, so in general I liked everything. Aqueduct, thermal baths, the remains of temples, the agora and a well-preserved theater - all this smells of ancient history from the time of the conquests of Alexander the Great.
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October 13
It's interesting to come and see it once. There is a path leading up the hill, a beautiful view and ancient empty graves at the top. There are artificially restored ruins of the city below, which continue to be restored. The entrance fee is 10 euros per person, including children. For Turks, 60 lire per person. There is a bay with a large sandy beach with a changing room and toilet 100-200 meters from the beach.
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August 11
Everything is fine, except for the entrance, 10€ , quite expensive. You will see the remains of an ancient city, a turquoise sea, a dangerous stone entrance. If we take into account the entire coast, then there are more worthy places. If you are nearby, then visit
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November 11
It is definitely worth visiting Phaselis. Even if you are not a fan of ruins, it is still worth coming here. The nature is very beautiful here.
In addition, you can come here for a whole day for a beach holiday. Not far from the ruins there are bays where yachts with tourists (including from Kemer) sail. In Phaselis they make a stop for swimming.
And the locals come here in cars with folding tables and chairs and spend the whole day.
And if you like active recreation, then you will have the opportunity to walk along the Lycian trail along the coast. Sometimes the trail rises to a decent height and you find yourself on observation decks with stunning views. Beautiful music can be heard from the yachts somewhere, and the indescribable smell of pine trees is in the air. Incredible atmosphere!
Entrance to the Phaselis costs 10 euros. You can also pay in lira. There is a cafe trailer and free toilets on the territory of the ancient city. How to get there on your own from Kemer, detailed info will be in the tg channel @letaemsami
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November 22
It's a very beautiful place. We went there with our own car. Then we walked. I really liked it. There's the sea and the ruins and the beautiful forest
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June 8, 2023
Phaselis is an ancient city (16 km from Kemer), located among a picturesque protected park, with 3 pristine bays.
After getting acquainted with the ruins, you can relax here — swim, sunbathe.
Many people come here for the whole day.
On weekends, it is a favorite place of the Turks. If you don't like crowds, the best time is during the week.
I was here in the fall of 2022 and found myself there again in May 23rd.
The price of an entrance ticket has jumped as much as 4 times. Perhaps this is the only disadvantage.
ps: this time, we found an ancient neck from an earthenware jug on the beach. They admired and left a piece of history on the stone.
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September 24
I wonder if it's worth spending half a day and going... It's true that a lot of things are closed because of the work on laying paths and other improvements for viewing, but it still smells so powerfully of antiquity that even goosebumps arise from time to time, when you think about how many centuries it all costs...
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June 8
It is very beautiful, a significant historical place! I recommend it to everyone! But definitely with a guided tour! It will be more interesting this way!
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June 22
There are two ways to get here: by bus 8 from Kemer, which will take you to the entrance, where you will pay 220 lira for an entrance ticket, or walk along the Lycian trail from the village of Chambva, with fabulous landscapes and deserted sea coves. In the second case, you will not have to pay for the entrance to Phaselis) The historical complex itself is very impressive, and the nature and the sea around are amazing.
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April 16
The ancient city is located on a picturesque peninsula, the ruins of the theater, agora, Roman baths, aqueduct are very romantic, admission is 10 euros, only lira is accepted, keep this in mind
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August 21
We were in August 2024. I recommend going there early in the morning on weekdays, while there are not many people. Set aside 1.5 hours for sightseeing. And then swim in one of the bays. The entrance fee is 10 euros. But the payment is only in lira. You can pay with an UP or Letim card.
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May 8
We went from the Phaselis Rose Club hotel (Tekirova) by bus (stops right at the hotel. 30 liras for 1 person. It takes you to the ticket sales point. They accept only lira and euros.!!! The ticket price is 350 liras for 1 person!!!!We had dollars, we waited for 3 buses to exchange them - it didn't work out. We used the downloaded Yandex maps and got to the ruins for free. The road is normal, the only thing I had to climb up and down the mountain (in sneakers, no problems at all). It is part of the Lycian Trail. On the way, we saw turtles, a lizard and fished crabs in the bay. I consider 1000 rubles for viewing the ruins to be an inflated price. But the natural attractions are just great: pine trees, mountains, beach - fine sand. Date of visit May 2024
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July 16
A great place to relax with the whole family. There are hiking trails, a great sandy beach, clean water.
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October 27, 2023
Bus number 8 runs from Kemer, costs 30 lira. The entrance to the museum is 220 lire. Interesting, beautiful. Nearby beaches. The water is warmer on them than in Kemer. Tourists are taken there on boats to swim. There are few people, the beaches are not equipped. It's good to go here for the whole day, grabbing a snack. Locals come with their tables and chairs for picnics.
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October 22
Magnificent, fabulous, ruins of antiquity and one of the best beaches in Kemer, especially if you are with children, there are changing rooms, shower and toilet.
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October 8, 2023
The incredible beauty of the city is located in a gorgeous picturesque bay. Currently, the entrance costs 220 lira, which is 880 rubles at the time. We got from Kemer on our own on a regular bus, only they told us the Facelis and they pointed out to us which one to get on, like 108, not exactly. It takes 20-30 minutes to drive, the fare is 30 lira, 120 rubles. They accept lira, dollars on the bus, no difference. The bus takes you directly to the ticket office, then you need to walk 500 meters to the beginning of the city. There are several beaches, there is even a shower on the Far beach, there is an open-air cafe. There are remnants of buildings, streets, an aqueduct, an arena (theater), and everything is very colorful. I recommend.
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August 9
I definitely recommend visiting this place, nature, a photo for memory, it distracts well when you get tired of the beach, you couldn't reach Phaselis because you were in uncomfortable shoes (I recommend comfortable shoes), but we had enough of the trail itself, a great walk, but we need to be ready to climb uphill and from the mountain))
We came in from Paradise Bay, on the right side of the bay itself, there is a "hole in the fence" :) in one of the photos, a red dot, this is the place where the "hole" in the fence:)
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September 23
The park itself is great, but everything is spoiled by a large number of swimmers and sunbathers, as if we are not in a historical place, but just on a city beach (
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September 15
An interesting and beautiful place.
Definitely worth a visit if possible
There was not enough information about each building. What it looked like, when and how it was used, etc.
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July 27
Very beautiful. The ticket is only for lira, so take them in advance. It is advisable to take more than necessary, because the price may differ from the site (we did it that way)
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September 30
Interesting. But we're there mostly for the beach.
A lot is being restored now. It will probably be much more interesting by next season.
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