Xanthos-Letoon

Overview

This site, which was the capital of Lycia, illustrates the blending of Lycian traditions and Hellenic influence, especially in its funerary art. The epigraphic inscriptions are crucial for our understanding of the history of the Lycian people and their Indo-European language.

Selection Criteria

(ii)(iii)

Components(3 locations)

• •Letoon484-003
• •Xanthos484-001
• •Xanthos bis outlier484-002

Details

Countries

Türkiye

ISO Codes

TR

Area

126.4 ha

Coordinates

36.3350, 29.3203