KHALKETOR (Karakuyu)
An ancient settlement founded at the foothills of Karakuyu Mountain, northwest of Milas, which became a member of the Attic-Delian League in the 5th century BC. Known for its strong defensive system with three different fortresses.
A small city established in front of a mountain called Karakuyu Mountain, 13 km northwest of Milas. Its ruins are spread between Karakuyu village and Belen in front of this village. In the 5th century BC, its name appears among the cities that paid tribute to the Attic - Delian Sea League. It maintained its political existence in the 4th century as well.
Three fortresses were built to defend the city. This castle, now called Karakuyu Castle and the highest compared to the other two, was built with cut block stones. The other two castles, built with stones of various sizes, are in Köşk village a few kilometers from Karakuyu. The walls of the castle called Asar to the east are 4.50 m wide. Most of the castle walls are in ruins. The lower round hill to the south is known locally only as Kale (Castle). The wall thickness of this ruined castle is 3.50 m.
The Apollo temple, the chief god of Khalketor, is outside the city, near Yaz Tepesi between Köşk and Karakuyu. Near the temple are two large sarcophagi and an underground chamber tomb.
Our Historical Cities (15)
BEÇIN (Pezona, Peçin, Barçın)
A historic settlement rising on a plateau overlooking the Milas Plain, with roots dating back to the Bronze Age. The ancient site served as the capital of the Menteşeoğulları Principality in the 13th century.
SINURI
A sanctuary built with red marble blocks in the Kalınağıl village of Milas, dedicated to the Carian god Sinuri. An important center of faith since the 4th century BC.
LABRANDA
The most important pilgrimage center of Carian civilization, situated in the mountains north of Milas among pine forests and water sources. Named after the double-headed axe (Labris) motif, connected to Mylasa by the "Sacred Road".
OLYMOS (Kafaca)
An ancient settlement located northwest of Milas, near Kafaca village. The city lost its independence in the 2nd century BC when it merged with Mylasa, known for its temples dedicated to Apollo and Artemisia.
EUROMOS (Ayaklı)
An ancient city on the Milas-Selimiye road, locally known as "Ayaklı" due to its magnificent columns. Home to one of the best-preserved temples in Anatolia, dating from the Roman period.
