History and archaeology / Ancient city
Xanthos Ancient City
Kaş, Antalya
The capital of Lycia; the ancient city at Kınık on the UNESCO World Heritage list together with Letoon.
Its story
Xanthos (Lycian Arñna) is on a hill on the left bank of the Eşen Stream, in Kınık village in Kaş. It was the capital of Lycia in antiquity and is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. The Harpy Monument, the base of the Nereid Monument, the Roman theater and the obelisk with a long Lycian inscription are the city's standout structures. The original parts of the Nereid Monument are now displayed abroad.
Key facts
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage (Xanthos-Letoon)
- Location
- Kınık, Kaş
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
36.35713, 29.31925
Where to eat nearby
7 venues within about 2 km
Sefa döner
Kebab house
560 m
Voyn Hatay Doner Cighofte
Kebab house
510 m
Xantost Çiğköfte
Restaurant
520 m
Emek restorant
Restaurant
570 m
Nur Pastaneleri
Patisserie / desserts
610 m
Çınar Park Kafe
Café
1.5 km
Köylüm tavuk&şarkuteri''""
Restaurant
1.7 km
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; Overture Maps
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksanthos | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthos