Lycia. Tlos
circa 100 BCE
Æ 18mm, 3,67g
Obv: T – Λ. Draped bust of Artemis right
Rev: Λ – Y. Laureate head of Apollo right
Tlos was one of the largest and most powerful cities in Lycia. Founded in the 15th century BCE, it lost its independence with the rise of Persia, but soon became a wealthy city within that empire. Later, it was granted autonomy from Rhodes by Rome. The city at one point housed a thriving Jewish community.
In mythology, Pegasus and Bellerophon lived in Tlos. The ruins of the city have been found and today are a significant tourist attraction.
168 BCE
Rome grants autonomy from Rhodes to Tlos.
145 CE
An earthquake destroys most of Tlos.
240 CE
Tlos again destroyed by an earthquake.