Harpy Tomb

The Harpy Tomb features marble panels with relief carvings depicting winged female figures at each corner of the elevated stone chamber.

Built between 480-470 BCE during the Persian Achaemenid Empire, this tomb likely served as the final resting place for an Iranian governor.

The decorative panels combine Greek and Persian artistic elements, showing seated figures receiving offerings from standing attendants in ceremonial scenes.

The original marble reliefs are now housed in the British Museum in London, while replicas remain at the archaeological site in Xanthos.

The interior chamber of this elevated tomb later became home to a Christian hermit who painted religious artwork on the sculpture backs.

GPS coordinates: 36.35677,29.31809

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25