Xanthos Ancient City, which is close to our villas in the vicinity of Kınık Village, which is half an hour from Kalkan and Kaş and 50 minutes from Fethiye, is now 8 km inland from the seaside, while it was a coastal settlement where ships could dock. for the first time in 1838 Ch. Discovered by Fellows. Fellows, who dismantled all the reliefs and large architectural pieces in the ancient city, carried these pieces to the warship docking at Patara Harbor and took them to London. Today, many artifacts taken from Xanthos Ancient City to England are exhibited in the Lycia hall of the British Museum. Xanthos, the administrative center of the Lycian civilization, whose jurisdiction continues on the beach strip between Antalya and Muğla, was an important city where the members of this union, who were independent in domestic affairs, acting jointly in foreign policy and decisions concerning the union, met at that time. The council of the Lycian union, which is also called the most democratic navy of the ancient period in some sources, was in Patara and the capital was in Xanthos. The religious center of the Lycian union was the city of Letoon, located around the ancient city of Xanthos. In the Xanthos Ancient City, which lived its golden age with the effect of being the capital in the 2nd century BC, the most important artifacts surviving today are the Lycian period erected tombstones and rock tombs. Xanthos, which has strategic importance due to its geographical location, has witnessed power struggles of many states throughout history. The city, which was occupied by the Persians in the 6th century BC, was then attacked by the Athenian Commander Kimon. In the 1st century BC, a great disaster occurred in the city occupied by the Roman Brutus. Xanthos has 3 agoras, a large main street, a parliament building, a theatre, There are many Roman mausoleums with a palace and a large residence. The best stone-paved street that has survived in Anatolia is located in Xanthos. After the conquest of Alexander the Great, Greek began to be spoken as an official language in the city, which lost its Lycian culture rapidly. The title of the biggest city of the region was lost to Patara. Xanthos; An ancient city that strikingly broadcasts the continuity and unique combination of Anatolian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. Xanthos consists of two parts. The theater is in the western part, and the part where the ancient main street and the city center are located in the eastern part. Xanthos, which has a very dramatic story, was besieged by a Persian commander, Harpagos, in 545 BC. As soon as the men of Xanthos realize that they will not be able to defend the city although they have endured this occupation for a long time; They burned the women, children and slaves together with all their property inside the castle in the Lycian acropolis so that not even one Xanthosian would surrender. Then they went to fight on the battlefield, where they would die heroically. Although he won the war because the city was set on fire, Harpagos took over a very devastated city with no people. This dramatic event draws attention as an unforgettable heroic story of a people. They went down in history as the city that killed itself and burned the city in order not to be captured by the enemy. There was a fire disaster between 475-450 BC. Alexander the Great seized the city in 334 BC. After the conquest of Alexander the Great, Greek was spoken as the official language in the city and Patara was shown as the largest city of the region. When Alexander died, Xanthos first the Egyptian Dynasty Ptolemy, then the King of Sura III. It fell into the hands of Antiochus. The fact that Xanthos was the capital of the Lycian League dates back to the 2nd century AD. But the Roman Brutus destroyed the city in 42 BC. It is being rebuilt with the efforts of Emperor Mark Antony. The construction continued until the reign of Emperor Vespasian. Many of the artifacts that have survived in Xanthos today are structures built at this time, belonging to the 1st century AD. Xanthos, whose Byzantine period influences can be seen in some of its buildings, became a bishopric center during the Byzantine rule. After the 7th century, the city lost its importance until that day with the Arab raids. Today, Xanthos, with its dramatic story not to surrender to the enemy, attracts a lot of attention from tourists. We, as Fidorento, We recommend that you visit this region, which has a legendary story, between the days you spend in Kaş. In the western part of the Western Agora Ancient City, there is the western agora and just behind it is the ancient theater. In ancient times, it was called the Agora of the 12 Gods. There are structures in the form of theatre, bath, parliament building around the agora. Inscribed Pilye On the edge of the agora, there is a pillar with an inscription called the Inscription Pilye. It was built in memory of King Kherei, who lived in the 5th century BC. At the top of this 11-meter mausoleum, there was a statue of a prince sitting on a throne like a lion. Theater Built in the 2nd century BC, the theater has a capacity of 2,200 people. Gladiator and predator fights were held here. Harpyler Monument The mausoleum is believed to be related to Kybernis, who died in the Battle of Salamis in the 5th century BC. It consists of a large rectangular pillar and a burial chamber at the top. Main Street (Decumanus) As a result of the Main Street (Decumanus) with an average width of 12 meters, there is the Eastern Agora, the religious and commercial center of the city. Byzantine Basilica This basilica is one of the 5 basilicas in the city. The rock tombs, columned tombs and columnar sarcophagi in the necropolis Xanthos are unique examples of ancient tomb architecture. These rock tombs also affected the art of neighboring provinces. For example, the Halicarnassus Mausoleum in Bodrum, which is considered one of the original 7 wonders of the world, was built under the influence of the Xanthos Nereid Monument. The Nereid Monument consists of statues of the Nereids, the daughters of the sea god Nereus and Doris. Today it is on display in the British Museum. If you want to visit Xanthos, the entrance fee is 14 TL. However, you can enter with a Müzekart. Visiting hours in the summer season 08:30 – 18: 30 (between 15 April and 2 October), winter visiting hours are between 08:30 and 17:00 (3 October - 14 April). In addition, it is closed until 13:00 on the first day of religious holidays. Of course, it would be useful to take a look at the villa rental options in Kaş in order to walk around in Lycia with all its splendor. In fact, your villa for rent can be an option as it is close. Therefore, before you set off, I recommend you to visit kiralikvillaniz.com.tr and find the most ideal villa for comparative prices. If you want to get information about new different routes in the Mediterranean region, you can check our travel blogs. Hope you discover… In addition, it is closed until 13:00 on the first day of religious holidays. Of course, it would be useful to take a look at the villa rental options in Kaş in order to walk around in Lycia with all its splendor. In fact, your villa for rent can be an option as it is close. Therefore, before you set off, I recommend you to visit kiralikvillaniz.com.tr and find the most ideal villa for comparative prices. If you want to get information about new different routes in the Mediterranean region, you can check our travel blogs. Hope you discover… In addition, it is closed until 13:00 on the first day of religious holidays. Of course, it would be useful to take a look at the villa rental options in Kaş in order to walk around in Lycia with all its splendor. In fact, your villa for rent can be an option as it is close. Therefore, before you set off, I recommend you to visit kiralikvillaniz.com.tr and find the most ideal villa for comparative prices. If you want to get information about new different routes in the Mediterranean region, you can check our travel blogs. Hope you discover… It is useful to take a look at the economical villa options in tr. In fact, your villa for rent can be an option as it is close. Therefore, before you set off, I recommend you to visit kiralikvillaniz.com.tr and find the most ideal villa for comparative prices. If you want to get information about new different routes in the Mediterranean region, you can check our travel blogs. Hope you discover… It is useful to take a look at the economical villa options in tr. In fact, your villa for rent can be an option as it is close. Therefore, before you set off, I recommend you to visit kiralikvillaniz.com.tr and find the most ideal villa for comparative prices. If you want to get information about new different routes in the Mediterranean region, you can check our travel blogs. Hope you discover…