Xanthos / Kas
Xanthos Ancient City, which was built within the borders of Kınık District of Antalya's Kaş district, is 210 kilometers away from the city center. Transportation to the ancient city is made by following the Antalya - Denizli road to the Kaş sign, by taxi or Kaş minibuses.
According to the researches, The ancient city of Xanthos, which is thought to belong to the 8th century, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. As a result of the invasions of the Persians to the region, the people of the region left the city and most of them committed suicide. The ancient city of Xanthos, which was revived with the return of the survivors to the region, was used as the capital of the Lycian League in the following process and was later captured by the Roman Empire. Among the structures you can see in the Xanthos Ancient City are the ancient theatre, bath, temple and houses of various sizes.
According to the researches, The ancient city of Xanthos, which is thought to belong to the 8th century, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. As a result of the invasions of the Persians to the region, the people of the region left the city and most of them committed suicide. The ancient city of Xanthos, which was revived with the return of the survivors to the region, was used as the capital of the Lycian League in the following process and was later captured by the Roman Empire. Among the structures you can see in the Xanthos Ancient City are the ancient theatre, bath, temple and houses of various sizes.
