Ancient ruins
Knidos
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Zeynep
August 15, 2016
Knidos or Cnidus is an ancient settlement located in south-western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. It was an ancient Greek city of Caria, part of the Dorian Hexapolis. It was situated on the Datça peninsula, which forms the southern side of the Sinus Ceramicus, now known as Gulf of Gökova. By the 4th century BC, Knidos was located at the site of modern Tekir, opposite Triopion Island. But earlier, it was probably at the site of modern Datça (at the half-way point of the peninsula). It was built partly on the mainland and partly on the Island of Triopion or Cape Krio. The debate about it being an island or cape is caused by the fact that in ancient times it was connected to the mainland by a causeway and bridge. Today the connection is formed by a narrow sandy isthmus. By means of the causeway the channel between island and mainland was formed into two harbours, of which the larger, or southern, was further enclosed by two strongly built moles that are still in good part entire. The extreme length of the city was little less than a mile, and the whole intramural area is still thickly strewn with architectural remains. The walls, both of the island and on the mainland, can be traced throughout their whole circuit; and in many places, especially round the acropolis, at the northeast corner of the city, they are remarkably perfect.
Knidos or Cnidus is an ancient settlement located in south-western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. It was an ancient Greek city of Caria, part of the Dorian Hexapolis. It was situated on the Datça peninsula, which forms the southern side of the Sinus Ceramicus, now known as Gulf of Gökova. By the 4th…
Karl
June 6, 2014
Located at the end of the Datca Peninsula where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean Sea. Great for swimming & watching the sunset. There is one restaurant if you want to eat & have drinks.
Emre
July 16, 2016
Knidos Antik Kenti/ Antique City of Knidos
Kemal
April 18, 2016
Sun clock, ancient theatre.
Mathieu
January 18, 2013
the highlight of the peninsula. A Greek settlement dating back 500 BC. A wonderful tour in the city ruins, a swim in front of the antique theater, and a bite at the restaurant will make for a fun day.
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