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Damlibogaz / Hydae



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Type:
Flat Settlement
Altitude:
m
Diameter:
m- Direction:

Region:
Aegean
Province:
Mugla
District:
Milas
Village:
Damlibogaz

Destruction :
Illicit Digging

TAYEx:
-

Registration State:
Registered For detailed registration information please refer to Turkish pages.
     


Location: It is located in the Village of Damlibogaz to the west of the Sodra Mountain; 8 km far from the Milas District of the Mugla Province as the crow flies. It lies between the Kale Tepesi on which the village is situated and the Saricay Valley (ancient name Kybersos) to the east and its vicinity [Diler 2002:225].
Geography and Environment: It is reported that the former bed of Saricay was running up to 40-50 m west of the present channel [Diler 2002:225]. Beyond Saricay; flowing immediately front of the Damlibogaz Village; extends a wide fertile plain. The city was established on a steep; and rocky hill [Tirpan 1999b:461-62].
Destruction Details: Necropolis was severely damaged by illicit diggings [Diler 2002].


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