World Heritage Identification Number: 484
World Heritage since: 1988
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Xanthos-Letoon: A Blend of Lycian Traditions and Hellenic Influence
Xanthos-Letoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, is a fascinating archaeological complex that offers a unique insight into the rich history and culture of the ancient Lycian civilization. Situated in the Antalya Province of modern-day Turkey, this site serves as a testament to the harmonious fusion of indigenous Lycian traditions and Hellenic influences, particularly evident in its funerary art.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: Xanthos
Xanthos or Xanthus, also referred to by scholars as Arna, its Lycian name, was an ancient city near the present-day village of Kınık, in Antalya Province, Turkey. The ruins are located on a hill on the left bank of the River Xanthos. The number and quality of the surviving tombs at Xanthos are a notable feature of the site, which, together with nearby Letoon, was declared to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.Additional Site Details
Area: 126.4 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
Coordinates: 36.335 , 29.32028
