Kheriga

The Xanthian Obelisk was probably erected as a pillar supporting the sarcophagus of Kheriga, circa 400 BCE. Kheriga (in Greek Gergis) was a Dynast of Lycia, who ruled circa 450-410 BCE. Kheriga is mentioned on the succession list of the Xanthian Obelisk, and is probably the owner of the sarcophagus that was standing on top of it.

Kheriga was son of Harpagus (Arppakhu in Lycian). Arbinas was the son of Kheriga. The encounter is described in the inscription on the Xanthian Obelisk.