Explore Eldek in Turkey
Eldek in the region of Manisa is a town in Turkey - some 270 mi or ( 434 km ) West of Ankara , the country's capital city .
Current time in Eldek is now 06:45 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Istanbul " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Heraklion, Yarasli, Uşak, Turapli, and Tekelioglu. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Heraklion . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Eldek ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kustur Holiday Village - Kusadasi
Those seeking the ultimate in beach holiday experiences need look no further than the Kustur Club in Kusadasi. The hotel, which consists of a main building and guests rooms laid out in low-rise buildi ..
Sardes
Seltener besuchte, dennoch großartige Ausgrabungsstätte, ein wenig abseits der Touristenströme, an der Straße von Izmir (80km) nach Ankara gelegen. Rarely visited, but nevertheless magnificant excavat ..
Renata Verbaan a Marmaris Turchia
Marmaris Turchia Renata Verbaan , La presentatrice tutto pepe vi presenta una Marmaris bella e ospitale. ..
A Visit to Sardis, the Root of All Evil Oldrover's photos around Sartmustafa, Turkey
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Interesting facts about this location
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.
Located at 38.52 28.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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.
Located at 38.49 28.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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.
Located at 38.49 28.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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).
Located at 38.61 27.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Demirköprü Dam
Demirköprü Dam is an embankment dam on the Gediz River in Manisa Province, Turkey. Constructed between 1954 and 1960, the development was backed by the Turkish State Hydraulic Works. The dams supports a 69 MW power station and provides water for the irrigation of 99,220 hectares .
Located at 38.62 28.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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