Xanthus

Xanthus, the capital of ancient Lycia (q.v.), on the river Xanthus, 8 miles from its mouth. It offered a desperate but vain resistance to Cyrus' army under Harpagus, in 546 B.C., and again in 42 B.C. to Brutus. In ancient times it was rich in temples and sepulchral monuments, and extensive remains were discovered by Sir C. Fellows (q.v.).