A „culture tour“ is added to the „blue tour“ in the Gulf of Gökova
AROUND THE ISLAND STILL REMAINS OF THE PORT
On Sedir Island, also known as Cleopatra Island, there is no cedar tree that gave its name, but olive, bush and pine trees dominate. While many harbor remains can be found along the coast surrounding the island, it is a first degree archaeological and first degree natural protected area, as well as a Special Environmental Protection Area. Sedir Island, the largest of a triple island group full of ancient ruins, is on the beach known as Cleopatra Beach, while the sands, which emerged with geological formations and are under protection, actually consist of limestone droplets formed in a special way, it is forbidden to take this rare sand out of the beach.
“SEDIR IS NOT THE GREEK CITY OF THE HELENISTIC PERIOD”
Conducting the scientific consultancy of the excavations on Sedir Island, Prof. Dr. Adnan Diler stated that Sedir Island was not a Hellenistic Greek city, as foreign archaeologists claim. Diler said, “The main purpose of our work here was to understand the structuring processes of these cities in Caria. A significant part of our foreign colleagues think that Cedar was a Greek city founded in the Hellenistic period. But our work here has shown that this is not the case. On the contrary, especially the sanctuaries of Sedir, the architecture, structuring and logic of the tombs in Nekrapol (cemetery) on the mainland, the sanctuary based on water baptism ceremonies in the Christian era in Orata Island went to a much older water culture, a tradition like the Hittites. prove it,” he said.
“THE PAST GOES TO 2700 YEARS FROM PRESENT TO THE YEARS”
Diler stated that although Sedir Island was an island settlement, it ceased to be obscure both in written sources and archaeological finds, especially since the 5th century, and said, “The first traces of settlement here date back to the 6th century BC, that is, from our time to 2,600, and even 2,700. going. The settlement is the area surrounded by walls on the east of the hill where the theater is located. There is a sanctuary in the area surrounded by walls. We have been doing our work here for a long time. Besides, there is a late period agora. There is one of the biggest basilicas of Caria. We will continue to work there,“ he said.
“WE WANT SEDIR ISLAND TO BE MENTIONED AS AN ANCIENT CITY”
Stating that Sedir Island is mostly known for its fine golden sand and beach, Diler said, “In our program this year, we make a great effort to see the city walls, the theater and the ruins on the shore. In fact, local people or foreign visitors identify this place more with Cleopatra and see it as a beach. This perception is actually wrong. The fact that the ruins here can be seen from the sea, and that all the structures on the visitor route on the island can be seen both by excavation and cleaning, highlight the cultural character and identity of this place. Thus, this place will gradually cease to be a beach and will be perceived as an ancient city.”
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The island known as Cleopatra Island, or Sedir Island, is a protected area due to its archaeological and natural significance. While many harbor remains can be found along the coast of the island, it is actually an ancient settlement that dates back to the 6th century BC. Professor Adnan Diler, who is conducting excavations on the island, stated that Sedir Island was not a Hellenistic Greek city, as previously believed by foreign archaeologists. Instead, the island has evidence of a much older water culture tradition, similar to that of the Hittites. Diler hopes that the island will soon be recognized as an ancient city rather than just a beach for tourists.
