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Bodrum
in ancient times: The
most prominent feature of Bodrum is the castle of Saint Peter. The
castle's origins date back to the knights of St. John... (more) |
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of Bodrum
(45K, click on picture): A Heraldic Tour of the Castle of Saint Peter,
Bodrum (Turkey). |
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| SITE NAME: Bodrum, the complete guide |
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As
a place where people have lived continuously for thousands of years
Bodrum has an incredibly rich
past. Its position in or near so many of the great civilization and events
of ancient history also makes Halicarnassus
(Bodrum's ancient name) an important site for historians. Finding
one source of complete historical information on Bodrum is apparently
impossible, so the account that follows is a distillation from several
sources. Herodotus, the "Father of History", ... (more) | Read the full article | Map | |
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| SITE NAME: History of Bodum Castle |
Bodrum Castle: This impressive castle was first started by the Knights of Rhodes in after their capture of Bodrum in 1402 AD. It is situated on a rocky island in the east of the main harbor. It occupies the area c.180 by 185 meters. Access to the castle is done through seven major gates. A short ramp leads the visitors to the first gate where a warning warns people about spying. Nearly 250 coat of arms bear witness for the Christian occupation of the castle for a while. Although German architect Henrich Schelegelholt between 1415-1437 built the first walls, the caste was renovated so many times to keep up with the new ballistic weapons. During these renovations, the Knights of Rhodes used carvings, architectural pieces, and columns of the Mausoleum, which had been apparently destroyed by an earthquake.... (more) |
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