Teke_Peninsula

Teke Peninsula

Teke Peninsula

Geographical region of Turkey


Teke Peninsula (Turkish: Teke Yarımadası), also known as Teke Region (Turkish: Teke Yöresi), is a peninsula located in southwestern Turkey between the gulfs of Antalya and Fethiye extending into the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered to the Turkish Lakes Region in the north.[1]

Satellite image of Teke Peninsula.
Map of Teke Peninsula showing the settlements of the Antiquity.

It was known as Lycia in ancient times. Its name comes from the Teke Tribe, a Turkmen tribe that settled in the region during the Sultanate of Rum.[1]

The main streams of the region are Alakır Creek in the east and Eşen Creek in the west.[1]

Remains of ancient cities in the region include Phaselis, Olympos, Arycanda, Myra, Xanthos, Letoon, Patara, Limyra. Settlements such as Kemer, Elmalı, Kumluca, Finike, Demre (formerly: Kale), Kaş, Kalkan, Kınık are also important for tourism. Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park and Beydağları Coastal National Park are located on the peninsula.[1]

See also


References

  1. "Teke Yarımadası" (in Turkish). Dersimiz. Retrieved 20 May 2020.

36°37′N 29°51′E


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