Letoon
Letoon or Letoum (Turkish: Letoon, Ancient Greek: Λητῷον) in the Fethiye district of Muğla Province, Turkey, was a sanctuary of Leto located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the ancient city of Xanthos, to which it was closely associated, and along the Xanthos River. It was one of the most important religious centres in the region though never a fully-occupied settlement.
Hellenistic theatre | |
| Location | Kumluova |
|---|---|
| Region | Muğla Province, Turkey |
| Type | Sanctuary complex |
| History | |
| Founded | Late 6th century BC |
| Abandoned | 7th century |
| Site notes | |
| Website | turkishmuseums.com |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii |
| Designated | 1988 (12th session) |
| Reference no. | 484-003 |
| Part of | Xanthos-Letoon |
Letoon was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
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