Xanthos – Architecture | Archaeology | Art | Religion | Cultures

Turkey, Antalya, Xanthos General (00:07:29)

Samuel Magal — Sat, 01 May 2021 16:18:21 +0000

Xanthos was an ancient major city near present-day Kınık, Antalya Province. The remains of Xanthos lie on a hill on the left bank of the Xanthos river. The number and quality of the monumental tombs still standing is a remarkable feature of the site. Xanthos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Xanthos was a centre of culture and commerce for the Lycians, and later for the Persians, Greeks and Romans who in turn conquered the city. As an important city in Lycia, it exerted significant architectural influences upon other cities of the region, with the Nereid Monument directly inspiring the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in Caria. Xanthos is the Greek appellation, acquired during its Hellenisation, of Arñna in the Lycian language. The Hittite and Luwian name of the city is given in inscriptions as Arinna (not to be confused with the Arinna near Hattusa). The Romans called the city Xanthus.

Turkey, Antalya, Xanthos – Lycian tombs

Samuel Magal — Sat, 01 May 2021 16:15:56 +0000

Turkey, Antalya, Xanthos – Roman theatre

Samuel Magal — Sat, 01 May 2021 16:12:30 +0000

Turkey, Antalya, Xanthos – Cistern

Samuel Magal — Sat, 01 May 2021 16:08:59 +0000

Turkey, Antalya, Xanthos – column with Lycian inscription

Samuel Magal — Sat, 01 May 2021 16:03:37 +0000

Turkey, Antalya, Xanthos – Byzantine monastery

Samuel Magal — Sat, 01 May 2021 15:59:37 +0000

Turkey, Antalya, Xanthos – Byzantine church

Samuel Magal — Sat, 01 May 2021 15:56:53 +0000

Turkey, Antalya, Xanthos – Roman Agora

Samuel Magal — Sat, 01 May 2021 15:55:50 +0000