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The Letoon trilingual stele in Fethiye Museum.
The Letoon trilingual stele in Fethiye Museum.
Lētōon temple complex. The foundations of the three temples are clearly visible.
Lētōon temple complex. The foundations of the three temples are clearly visible.
Close up of the text from the stele
Close up of the text from the stele
Letoon trilingual stele, portion in Lycian.
Letoon trilingual stele, portion in Lycian.
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Xanthos stele with Lycian inscriptions
Xanthos stele with Lycian inscriptions
Payava (his name is Pamphylian) as depicted on his tomb. The Lycian inscription runs: “Payava, son of Ed[...], acquired [this grave] in the sacred [bu
Payava (his name is Pamphylian) as depicted on his tomb. The Lycian inscription runs: “Payava, son of Ed[...], acquired [this grave] in the sacred [burial] area of the acropolis(?) of A[rttumba]ra (a Lycian ruler), when Lycia saw(?) S[alas](??) [as governor(?)]. This tomb I made, a 10 year [h]iti (project?), by means of Xanthian ahamas.” Payava may be the soldier at the right, honoring his ruler Arttumbara with a laurel wreath. 375-360 BC.
The inscription on the front of Payava's tomb in the Lycian language.
The inscription on the front of Payava's tomb in the Lycian language.
Lycian alphabet: an early attempt at transliteration
Lycian alphabet: an early attempt at transliteration