It is 50 km from Konya. The settlement in Kilistra is believed to be established first during the Hellenistic and Roman Times (BC the 2nd century - AD the 3rd century) according to result of the archaeological works. Kilistra, during the Byzantine age (BC the 8th century - AD the 13th century), also appears to have a rock-carved settlement similar to the ones in Cappadocia. Lystra, one of the Anatolian cities, is one the way between Ikonion (Konya) and Psidia Antiocheia (Yalvaç). It is on the famous King's Road. St. Paulos, whose name is mentioned in the Bible, is believed to have stopped and lived here for a while during his journey. Timotoes, to whom the apostle Paulos sent his letters, is also from this area. Santa Tecla She was considered to have lived here in the first century after Jesus.Santa Tecla ,is thought to have been the first female Saint and the martyr of Christianity .