The unknown secrets of the ancient cities of Xanthos and Letoon

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Hello everyone...in this video I will give information about the ANCIENT cities of ZENTOS-Letoon.
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ZENTOS and Letoon are known as important centers of the Lycian civilization in ancient times
and attract attention with their rich historical and mythological past.

Here is some important information about the stories of these two ancient cities:

ZENTOS Ancient City:

ZENTOS was a political and cultural center as the capital of the Lycian Union.
The Lycians were a society fond of their freedom and had a democratic structure.
ZENTOS is famous for its heroic resistance against the Persians.
In the face of the Persian attacks, the people of the city burned a large part of their city in order not to leave it to the enemy.
This event is considered an indicator of the Lycians' commitment to their freedom.

The rock tombs and sarcophagi found in ZENTOS are among the most important examples of Lycian architecture.
These monuments are a reflection of the respect that the Lycians showed to their dead.
UNESCO World Heritage: Xanthos is on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its historical and cultural importance.

Letoon Ancient City:
Letoon was one of the most important sacred sites of Lycia.
Here, there are temples dedicated to the goddess Leto in Greek mythology and her children Apollo and Artemis.
The story of Letoon is closely related to the Leto legend in Greek mythology.
Due to the jealousy of Zeus' wife Hera, Leto had to look for a safe place to give birth to her children,
and eventually came to Lycia. According to this legend, Letoon is a sacred place where Leto rested and breastfed her children.
Trilingual Inscription: The trilingual (Lycian, Greek and Aramaic) inscription found in Letoon shows the multicultural structure of the region.
This inscription is considered one of the most important trilingual texts in the world.Holy Water Source: The holy water source located in Letoon was used in religious rituals in ancient times. This source can still be seen by visitors today.

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