ABANDONED - Sunken City Kekova Turkey (Atlantis ?) Glass Bottom Boat Trip
#ABANDONED - Sunken City Kekova Turkey (Alantis ?) Glass Bottom Boat Trip, #urbex #atlantis. Kekova, also named Caravola (Lycian: Dolichiste), is a small Turkish island near Demre (Demre is the Lycian town of Myra) district of Antalya province which faces the villages of Kaleköy (ancient Simena) and Üçağız (ancient Teimioussa). Kekova has an area of 4.5 km2 (2 sq mi) and is uninhabited.
After the Italian occupation of Kastelorizo, Kekova — which at that time was temporarily inhabited during summer because of wood harvest — was disputed between Italy and Turkey. The 1932 Convention between Italy and Turkey assigned it to Turkey.
On its northern side there are the partly sunken ruins of Dolchiste/Dolikisthe, an ancient town which was destroyed by an earthquake during the 2nd century. Rebuilt and still flourishing during the Byzantine Empire period, it was finally abandoned because of Arab incursions. Tersane (meaning dockyard, as its bay was the site of an ancient city Xera and dockyard, with the ruins of a Byzantine church) is at the northwest of the island.
The Kekova region was declared a specially protected area on 18 January 1990 by Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forest. All kinds of diving and swimming were prohibited and subject to special permits from governmental offices. In later years the prohibition has been lifted except for the part where the sunken city is.
The Kekova region is 260 km2 (100 sq mi) and encompasses the island of Kekova, the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağız and the four ancient towns of Simena, Aperlae, Dolchiste and Teimioussa.
Kaleköy (locally just Kale) (ancient Simena) is a Lycian site on the Turkish coast. It is a small village with the partly sunken ruins of Aperlae[1] and a castle. Access to the village is possible only by sea.
Üçağız (ancient name, Teimioussa) is a village one km from Kaleköy, north of a small bay by the same name, with the ruins of Teimioussa to the east. The name Üçağız means three mouths, referring to the three exits to open sea.
Simena and the Sunken City ruins of Kekova Island, Mediterranean Coast, Turkey
Boat Trip from Kaş along the Mediterranean Coast to Kekova Island and the Sunken City, Stop at the ancient fort of Simena, enjoy swimming in the warm waters of the Med, and enjoy Barbecued food and small buffet on board.
Leaves 10.00 am and returns 18.00 pm
The Sunken City On Kekova Island
The ancient Lycian city of Simena, often referred to as Kekova-Simena, once straddled the long and narrow island of Kekova in the Mediterranean Sea near the Turkish coastline. In the olden times, Simena was a small fishing village and was later an outpost of the Knights of Rhodes.
Part of the city lies on the mainland, where today stands the charming fishing village of Kaleköy. The mixture of ancient, medieval and modern history on Kaleköy makes it one of the of the most visited places in Turkey today. Worth seeing here is the well-preserved castle built by the Knights of Rhodes, and the Lycian necropolis overlooking the sea and surrounded by ancient olive trees. Across the bay, on Kekova Island, lies Simena’s other half. This part of the city today lies half-submerged in the waters. The land slipped into the ocean when a terrible earthquake struck Turkey in the 2nd century. Half of the houses, now in ruins, are submerged with staircases descending into the water. Some of foundations of buildings and the ancient harbor are totally beneath the water’s surface.
Ruins of the sunken Kekova Simena city island Turkey
The sunken ruins of Kekova Simena island are mostly visited on boat trips in Turkey. Kekova is a natural bay on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey and is surrounded by ancient Lycian sites.
Turkey. Travel to the island Kekova. Ruins of Simena. Part 3
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Kekova, also named Caravola (Lycian: Dolichiste), is a small Turkish island near Demre (Demre is the Lycian town of Myra) district of Antalya province which faces the villages of Kaleköy (ancient Simena) and Üçağız (ancient Teimioussa). Kekova has an area of 4.5 km2 (2 sq mi) and is uninhabited.
After the Italian occupation of Kastelorizo, Kekova — which at that time was temporarily inhabited during summer because of wood harvest — was disputed between Italy and Turkey. The 1932 Convention between Italy and Turkey assigned it to Turkey.
On its northern side there are the partly sunken ruins of Dolchiste/Dolikisthe, an ancient town which was destroyed by an earthquake during the 2nd century. Rebuilt and still flourishing during the Byzantine Empire period, it was finally abandoned because of Arab incursions. Tersane (meaning dockyard, as its bay was the site of an ancient city Xera and dockyard, with the ruins of a Byzantine church) is at the northwest of the island.
The Kekova region was declared a specially protected area on 18 January 1990 by Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forest. All kinds of diving and swimming were prohibited and subject to special permits from governmental offices. In later years the prohibition has been lifted except for the part where the sunken city is.
The Kekova region is 260 km2 (100 sq mi) and encompasses the island of Kekova, the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağız and the four ancient towns of Simena, Aperlae, Dolchiste and Teimioussa.
Kaleköy (locally just Kale) (ancient Simena) is a Lycian site on the Turkish coast. It is a small village with the partly sunken ruins of Aperlae and a castle. Access to the village is possible only by sea.
Üçağız (ancient name, Teimioussa) is a village one km from Kaleköy, north of a small bay by the same name, with the ruins of Teimioussa to the east. The name Üçağız means three mouths, referring to the three exits to open sea.
Cruising past the Sunken City of Simena, Turkey: Part 2
A hearty barbecue lunch on board the Kodron was delicious and when lunch was over, guide Bayram gave an in-depth talk about the sunken city of Simena (also referred to as Kekova/Simena).
Rather than repeat all the detailed information in the video, I'm going to let you listen to him but, have you ever seen such gorgeous, turquoise water? Well, perhaps you have...
The sunk city of Kekova, Turkey
The sunk city of Kekova, Turkey
Sea kayaking over the Sunken City Kekova Turkey
Sea Kayaking over the Sunken City Kekova Kas-Turkey
Sunken City of Kekova
Lying across from the Simena peninsula, Kekova Island was sunk under water due to several earthquakes during Lycian era (2nd cent. AD),and later resettled and flourished under Byzantine reign. However, Arabian invasions forced Byzantines to desert the island.
In 1990, Kekova Island was declared a protected area by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and swimming at of the sunken city territory was forbidden. However, the Byzantine church ruins are visible in Tersane Bay and can be accessed only by boat, near Kekova Island and you can both swim and visit the ruins on the shore. Again, Akvaryum Bay (named after its crystal clear waters) in Kekova is perfect for swimming and again can be accessed only by boat. For closer study of the of the historical sunken city, Kekova boat rentals are popular.
Simena - Kaleköy drone footage [TURKEY] in 4K - 2017
Kekova yat turu esnasında eşsiz güzellikteki Kaleköy'ü drone ile çekme imkanım oldu. İyi seyirler.
Simena, Antalya ilinin Kaş - Demre arasında yer alan, günümüzde Kaleköy olarak adlandırılan antik Likya kenti.
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Sunken City at Kekova Simena Myra Demre Turkey
Our most popular trip with all different kinds of guests! Our boat trip over a 2,500 year old sunken city is a trip into a stunning lagoon, home to hundreds of loggerhead turtles.
A short 1¼ hour transfer takes us to Demre where we find St. Nicholas' church, 16,000 seat theatre of Myra, stunning rock tombs and our boat for the rest of the day. We will also pass by and visit innumerable other sights and places of interest. This is a real day of scenery, history and culture, all taken in bite size pieces. Overall it is a visit to a really beautiful place and a whole load of fun!
By boat from Kaleköy to Üçağiz, (Simena - Kekova) Turkey
The ancient Lycian city of Simena was once of two parts - an island and a coastal part of the mainland. On the mainland the fishing village of Kaleköy (castle village) stands today, its buildings mingling with ancient and medieval structures. The only way to reach it is on foot, or by boat from the village of Üçağiz.
Kekova - Simena | Ruins Of An Ancient Civilization
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Kekova (Simena) is a sunken island city of ancient Lycian civilization.
Boat trip: Kekova Island - Sunken City, Demre Antalya 4K
The Lycians were a peaceful federation of city-states, dating from around 2000 BCE, and included the sea-trading city of Simena. In the 2nd century CE, Simena was hit by a series of violent earthquakes and sank beneath the waves. The ruins of Simena include a shipyard, foundations of public buildings, houses, and a couple of amphorae.
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Sunken City Kekova/Kaş-Antalya-Turkey
Kekova, also named Caravola (Lycian: Dolichiste), is a small Turkish island near Demre (Demre is the Lycian town of Myra) district of Antalya province which faces the villages of Kaleköy (ancient Simena) and Üçağız (ancient Teimioussa). Kekova has an area of 4.5 km² and is uninhabited.
After the Italian occupation of Kastelorizo, Kekova — which at that time was temporarily inhabited during summer because of wood harvest — was disputed between Italy and Turkey. The 1932 Convention between Italy and Turkey assigned it to Turkey.
On its northern side there are the partly sunken ruins of Dolchiste/Dolikisthe, an ancient town which was destroyed by an earthquake during the 2nd century. Rebuilt and still flourishing during the Byzantine Empire period, it was finally abandoned because of Arab incursions. Tersane (meaning dockyard, as its bay was the site of an ancient city Xera and dockyard, with the ruins of a Byzantine church) is at the northwest of the island.
The Kekova region was declared a specially protected area on 18 January 1990 by Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forest. All kinds of diving and swimming were prohibited and subject to special permits from governmental offices. In later years the prohibition has been lifted except for the part where the sunken city is.Wikipedia
SEA KAYAKING IN KEKOVA, SUNKEN CITY, TURKEY
This an exciting alternative program to visit Kekova Sunken City. There is single and double kayaks; take your kayak and enjoy the freedom on the sea. When you start pedaling from Ucagız village, first the shipyard bay welcomes you and this bay has a crystal water where you can see some ruins. Ofcourse this is just the begining for sea kayak adventure in Kekova. While paddling over the Sunken City area you can see anphoras, pots, cisterns, ruins and on the sunken city our profesyonel guide will give some information about Lycia and Suken city history. After this our route takes us to Simena (Kalekoy) Village. This castle has a wonderful view and friendly village people and you can try their special home made ice cream. Our last visit is Themissua (Ucagız Village) necropolis where you can see Lycian tombs in the see and we ll drive back to Kalkan, Kas and Patara.
A great adventure daily tour from Kalkan, Kaş, Patara, Demre explore Kekova and Sunken City on sea Kayaks. We provide pick up from Kalkan, Kas, Patara hotels and villas for this daily adventure tour in Antalya.
Sunken city boat tour Kekova Kaş Kaleköy
Kekova Simena Turkey
Kekova. Simena. Россыпь античных городов Аперлай, Симена Тхеймусса.
Жак-Ив-Кусто одну из своих знаменитых серий снимал именно здесь.
При землетрисении во втором веке н.э ушли под воду несколько античных городов.
Среди них был и самый древний античный город Симена современное название Каекёль.
Kaleköy Kekova - Simena, Turkey (short version)
The ancient Lycian sunken city of Simena is often referred to as Kekova-Simena. Simena is a popular Lycian site, situated upon one of the most attractive spots of the Turkish coast. The name Kekova is Turkish for plain of thyme and describes the region encompassing the island of Kekova, the villages of Kaleköy and Üçağiz and the three ancient towns of Simena, Teimussa and Tersane.
On the mainland the fishing village of Kaleköy (castle village) stands today, its buildings mingling with ancient and medieval structures, many of which are submerged either partially or completely under the sea.
The only way to reach it is on foot, or by boat from the village of Üçağiz.
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Kekova Sunken City & Teimiussa Ancient City & Shipyard Bay & Simena Castle & Sarcophagus Tomb
BOAT TRIP TO SUNKEN CITY OF KEKOVA
Full day boat trip in the crystal clear Mediterranean waters. 1 hr drive to the heart of Kekova to see spend more time in the region. We start in Ucagız village and take our first swimming break Tersane Bay and see the sunken ruins from our glass bottom boat. We serve open buffet lunch at Gokkaya Bay with another chance for swimming.We visit Pirate Cave, Burc Bay and we stop at Simena Castle.You can visit the medieval castle or small fishing village or have home-made ice cream. Enjoy your final swim near of Ucagız village and then we drive back to Kalkan.
Dep time : 09:00 until 5:00 PM.
Including : Transporting , Guide , Lunch
Excluding : Drinks
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KEKOVA BATIK ŞEHİR TEKNE TURU
Akdeniz'in berrak sularında gün boyunca tekne turuna çıkmak istemez misiniz? Kalkan'dan araçla 1 saat süren Üçağız yolculuğu sonrası teknemize ulaşıyoruz. Üçağız köyünden başlayan turumuzda ilk yüzme molamızı Tersane koyunda veriyoruz. Daha sonra Batık Şehir'e doğru yola çıkıp teknemizin cam bölgesinden antik döneme ait kalıntıları ve kırık amforaları görüyoruz. Sonraki durağımız olan Gökkaya Koyu'nda ise açık büfe öğle yemeğimizi yiyoruz ve tekrar yüzmeye zaman ayırıyoruz. Buradan çıkıp Korsan mağarasını gördükten sonra Simena Köyü'nde karaya ayak basıyoruz.Bir haçlı kalesi olan Simena Kalesi'nde tarihin derinliklerine inip, köyün meşhur el yapımı dondurmaların tadına varıyoruz. Buradan çıktığımızda ise Üçağız köyü yakınlarında son yüzme molamızı verip turumuzu bitiyoruz ve Kalkan'a dönmek üzere yola çıkıyoruz.
Alış saati : 9:00
Dönüş saati : 17:00
Fiyata dahil olanlar : Araç transferi , Rehberlik Hizmeti , Öğle yemeği
Ekstralar : İçeçekler
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