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Alahidir Destination Guide

Delve into Alahidir in Turkey

Alahidir in the region of Manisa is located in Turkey - some 284 mi or ( 456 km ) West of Ankara , the country's capital .

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Local time in Alahidir is now 02:00 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Istanbul " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Heraklion, Tekelioglu, Sartmahmut, Osman, and Musacali. While being here, you might want to check out Heraklion . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Alahidir ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Sardis Synagogue

Sardis Synagogue is a synagogue located in the province of Manisa Turkey. Sardis was under numerous foreign rulers until its incorporation into the Roman Empire in 133 BCE. The city served then as the administrative center of the Roman province of Lydia. Sardis was reconstructed after the catastrophic earthquake of 17 CE, and it enjoyed a long period of prosperity under the Roman rule.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 38.49 28.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Ancient synagogues, Archaeological sites in Turkey, Synagogues in Turkey

AD 17 Lydia earthquake

The AD 17 Lydia earthquake caused the destruction of at least twelve cities in the region of Lydia in the Roman province of Asia in Asia Minor. The earthquake was recorded by the Roman historians Tacitus and Pliny the Elder, and the Greek historians Strabo and Eusebius. Pliny called it 'the greatest earthquake in human memory'. The city of Sardis, the former capital of the Lydian Empire, was the most affected and never completely recovered from the destruction.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 38.49 28.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: 17, 1st-century earthquakes, Earthquakes in Turkey, Lydia

Pactolus

Pactolus is a river near the Aegean coast of Turkey. The river rises from Mount Tmolus, flows through the ruins of the ancient city of Sardis, and empties into the Gediz River, the ancient Hermus. The Pactolus once contained electrum that was the basis of the economy of the ancient state of Lydia. According to legend, King Midas divested himself of the golden touch by washing himself in the river.

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Located at 38.52 28.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Rivers of Turkey

Lake Marmara

Lake Marmara is a lake in Manisa Province, western Turkey, bordered by the district areas of Gölmarmara to the northwest, whose name itself is inspired by the lake, and in larger part by Salihli. Lake Marmara is located in the alluvial valley of Gediz River and at 79 m, is slightly lower than the surrounding plains of the river (91 m for the nearby Gölmarmara town center).

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Located at 38.61 27.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Geography of Manisa Province, Lakes of Turkey, Lydia

Gölcük, İzmir

Gölcük is a little town and a summer resort in İzmir Province, Turkey. The name of the town means Little lake.

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Located at 38.32 28.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Aegean Region, Populated places in Izmir Province, Towns in Turkey, Yaylas in Turkey, Ödemiş District

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