Rating: 8,0/10 (371 votes) The ruins of the ancient antique city of Dolihiste are located in the northern part of the island of Kekova. After a devastating earthquake in the 2nd century AD. the city was partially submerged. Subsequently, the island was subjected to frequent raids by the Arabs, and in the 13th century was conquered by the Turks. At the end of the First World War, the island has long been a cause of controversy between Turkey and Greece. Turkey took possession of the island in 1932 by convention between Greece and Turkey. We also recommend reading Ruins of the city of Xanthos (Xanphos) in Turkey, Xanthos Valley resort Topic: Dolichiste in Turkey, Kekova resort. |