and also of the river on which the city was situated although in early sources Xanthos is used synonymously for Lycia as a whole. The archaeological site of Letoon is located between the towns of Kaş and Fethiye,
approximately 4km south of
Xanthos along the river. These sites illustrate the blending of Lycian traditions and ancient Greek
influence, especially in their
funerary art. Archaeological experts and linguists agree that the
epigraphic inscriptions are crucial for our understanding of the history of the Lycian people and their
Indo-European language.