The ancient Lycian metropolis of Simena , oft referred to equally Kekova-Simena , i time straddled the long in addition to narrow isle of Kekova inwards the Mediterranean Sea close the Turkish coastline. In the olden times , Simena was a modest angling hamlet in addition to was later an outpost of the Knights of Rhodes.
Part of the metropolis lies on the mainland , where today stands the charming angling hamlet of Kaleköy. The mixture of ancient , medieval in addition to modern history on Kaleköy makes it i of the of the almost visited places inwards Turkey today. Worth seeing hither is the well-preserved castle built yesteryear the Knights of Rhodes , in addition to the Lycian necropolis overlooking the sea in addition to surrounded yesteryear ancient olive trees. Across the bay , on Kekova Island , lies Simena’s other half. This business office of the metropolis today lies half-submerged inwards the waters. The nation slipped into the body of body of water when a terrible earthquake struck Turkey inwards the 2d century. Half of the houses , directly inwards ruins , are submerged alongside staircases descending into the water. Some of foundations of buildings in addition to the ancient harbor are totally beneath the water’s surface.
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The entire Kekova percentage was declared a especially protected expanse inwards 1990 yesteryear Turkish regime , in addition to later diving in addition to swimming hither was prohibited. Although the prohibition was lifted inwards later years , the expanse where the sunken metropolis is is yet restricted.
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Sources: www.traveltofethiye.co.uk / lycianturkey.com / Wikipedia