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THE
OKUZ MEHMED PASHA CARAVANSERAIL
It is near the port of KUSADASI. It was built by the vizier
Ox Mehmed Pasha and was restored 1966. It is an Ottoman Castle built for
sea trade. The courtyard has 8.50 x 21.60 m. dim. It is surrounded by a
two storied porched in door area. There are two stairs to upper floor, one
to the north - west, the other to the Southeast comers. The entrance of
the caravanserai is in the north. The marble gate is 2.96 m. wide and has
a low arch way. The door looks simple. There are two archways one on the
right and the other one the left leading to the middle section. As the
left one has a small backdoor, it is thought that is was used as the left
luggage place. The right one was probably the guardian's, who took care of
incoming and outgoing. After digging, a fountain was found in the middle
and was restored as a pool. There is a room behind each cross vault porch
surrounding the courtyard. There are five places and cupboards of various
sizes in each room. The caravanserai is covered with noticeable marks on
the north surface. To prevent possible attacks from the sea northwest and
south -west sides were supported more. As the north side was take in to
consideration together with the outer doors, it was thought as the most
important place of defence. There is a gate opening to the bazaar if the
town in the east of the caravanserai.
KADIKALE
It is on a small road on the 10 km. from KUSADASI to Davutlar
Road. It was used by the Venetians and the Byzantine and was partially
restored in 1976.
PANIONION
It is within the border of Davutlar -Guzelçamlı Road
only few meters inwards from the road. It was the capital of the 12 cities
of lonian Federation. This is where the ceremonies and celebrations took
place.
PHYGALE
It is a small town about 3 km. to the north of KUSADASI. It is on
the promontory next to Kuştur Holiday Premises. Agamemnon built it.
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