PIDASA
A small Carian city founded at the foothills of Ilbıra (Gorion) Mountain between Milas and Bafa. The settlement emerged in history through its role in the Ionian Revolt.
A small Carian city established at the foot of Gorion Mountain, known today as Ilbıra Mountain, between Milas and Bafa. Pidasa is one of the native Anatolian geographical names ending with the suffix "asa".
The name of Pidasa first appears in history during the Ionian revolt. The Carians ambushed the Persian army here. After the Persian king destroyed Miletos in 494 BC, he gave the mountainous part of this city's territory to the Pidasans. At the end of this century, Pidasa joined the Attic - Delian Sea League.
In 201 BC, Pidasa was occupied by the Macedonian king Philip V and gained its independence when Philip was defeated by the Romans in 196. In 176-5 BC, it was annexed to Miletos through a sympoliteia agreement. According to one of the provisions of this agreement, Miletos undertook the maintenance of the road between Ioniopolis in the Latmos Gulf (Lake Bafa) and Pidasa.
Another inscription found in Pidasa describes an agreement made between Pidasa and Herakleia. According to this inscription, which is under protection at the Milas Museum, cooperation conditions between the two cities are described, and it prohibits marriages within the two cities, bringing the condition that marriages should be made between the young people of Pidasa and Herakleia.
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.
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.
