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Letoon Ancient City / Temple of Leto Mosaic in the Temple of Apollo
Xanthos and Letoon present rarest architectural samples
of Lycia civilizations that used to be one of the most import-
ant centres of culture during Iron Age. Halicarnassus Mau-
soleum, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was
inspired from splendid Nereid monument of Xanthos which
is exhibited in British Museum.
In Letoon Ancient City, an inscription, written in Aramaic
language in one side and in Greek and Lycian languages on
other sides dated back to 337 BC, was discovered in the vi-
cinity of Temple of Apollo served as federal temple centre
of union of Lycia. Inscription in three languages played an
important role in decrypting Lycian language.
Lycia reflects a unique combination of Anatolian, Greek,
Roman and Byzantium civilizations. You may see its best
Letoon Ancient City example in Letoon Ancient City. Existences of Temple of
Leto, after which the city was named, temples of Artemis
and Apollo, Roman theatre and Byzantium church are the
proofs for harmonious combination of the civilizations in
Letoon Ancient City.
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