Walking Through History: Discovering the Ancient City of Xanthos

Perched above the fertile Xanthos Valley, the ancient city of Xanthos was once the powerful capital of Lycia. Its ruins — from the grand Roman theatre to the mysterious Harpy Tomb — tell stories of both beauty and tragedy. Twice in its history, the city’s people chose death over surrender, leaving behind a legacy of courage that still lingers among the stones.