{"id":363,"date":"2019-11-09T12:36:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T09:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge277.qodeinteractive.com\/?p=363"},"modified":"2024-12-19T11:11:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T08:11:22","slug":"kavaklidere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/en\/kavaklidere\/","title":{"rendered":"KAVAKLIDERE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t

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The history of Kavakl\u0131dere District is\nlargely based on oral traditions due to the lack of written sources. According\nto rumors, Kavakl\u0131dere took its name from the stream passing through it and the\nplane trees around it, which the local people call “Poplar \/ Kavak in\nTurkish “. It is believed that the first settlers of the region were\nTurkmens from the Karake\u00e7ili Y\u00f6r\u00fcks in the early 17th century. Later, with the\nsettlement of T\u00fcrkmen families from Denizli, Denizli-Tavas, Mu\u011fla, U\u015fak-E\u015fme,\nU\u015fak-Karahall\u0131, and the Kaz Mountains region, the village structure was\nestablished. Kavakl\u0131dere gained district status in 1990 and an organizational\nstructure was established.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Main Historical and Archaeological Destinations<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Ancient Cities – Wallarima\/Asarc\u0131k and Hyllarima<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
The ancient cities of Wallarima and\nHyllarima are located in the inland Caria region, within the boundaries of the\nnowadays districts of Mente\u015fe, Yata\u011fan, Kavakl\u0131dere, and Milas in Mu\u011fla\nprovince. Hyllarima is situated in Dereba\u011f Neighborhood of Kavakl\u0131dere\ndistrict, while Wallarima is located in \u00c7ayboyu Neighborhood.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The first informations about the ethnic\nand political structure of this region comes from Hittite scriptures. These\nscriptures describe the names of settlements and kingdoms in Western Anatolia\nand the routes taken by Hittite kings during their military campaigns in the\nareas they conquered. It is believed that Hyllarima, located on a hill\napproximately 1.5 km north east of Asarc\u0131k Hill, corresponds to the Wallarima\nmentioned in the Hittite scriptures.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Traces of settlement from the Bronze\nAge, Early Iron Age, and Archaic Period of Hyllarima have been found on Asarc\u0131k\nHill, located in \u00c7ayboyu\/K\u0131ll\u0131aliler Neighborhood. Excavations have revealed\nthat Asarc\u0131k Hill was inhabited from the early 3rd millennium BC. However,\nthese settlement traces were constantly damaged in later periods, thus in\nlimited evidence of cultural continuity, except for the Middle Ages and Early\nHellenistic Period. Stone and adobe building foundations dating back to the 2nd\nmillennium BC, along with associated pottery, stone tools, and textile industry\nrelated to weaving, have been discovered. Pottery finds discribe that the\nsettlement continued between 1200 BC and 330-320 BC. Moreover, well-preserved\nremains of well preserved walls from the Iron Age are also present.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The last cultural period of Hyllarima\nis correlate with the Middle Ages. During this period, a defense system was\nbuilt, supported by 3.5 meter high towers and surrounded by 2.5 meter high and\n2 meter thick city walls. The interior of the defense system has a tight\narchitectural configuration. During the excavations, traces of a fire that took\nplace in the 13th century AD were found, especially in the city wall area where\nthe gates are located. In such a case suggests that the region may have been\nconquered by Turkish raids coming through the Menderes Valley. Asarc\u0131k Hill has\nbeen in an important position throughout history as one of the transit routes\nof all powers that wanted to control southwestern Anatolia.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The structures in Hyllarima are dated\nfrom the 4th century BC to the 7th century AD. The region stands out as an\nimportant settlement that has preserved its remains to the present day. Located\non a key route that connected inland Caria to the Menderes Valley and extended\nfrom Stratonikeia to Aphrodisias, Hyllarima has been known as an important site\nsince the 2nd millennium BC.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Natural and Cultural Heritage<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Marble Industry<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Since the 1990s, Kavakl\u0131dere has shown\nsignificant development in the marble sector, which plays a key role in the\ndistrict’s economic growth. The district is home to 20-30 marble quarries,\nalong with numerous marble processing factories and workshops. Kavakl\u0131dere\nproduces 60% of Mu\u011fla’s marble. This percentage clearly highlights the\ndistrict’s important role in the marble industry and its contribution to both\nthe Mu\u011fla and Turkish economies. This growth in the marble sector adds dynamism\nto Kavakl\u0131dere’s commercial life and supports regional development.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Coppersmithing<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
The district of Kavakl\u0131dere is renowned\nfor its copper craftsmanship and tinning, and this traditional craft is one of\nthe most significant sources of income for the district. Artisans in the region\nproduce a wide range of kitchenware from copper. Items such as bowls, pottery,\npitchers, roasting pans, fireplaces, intricately carved trays, wreaths, and\nnameplates are meticulously crafted in our district. Before the widespread use\nof aluminum and steel kitchenware, a large portion of the Aegean region’s\ncopper kitchenware was supplied by Kavakl\u0131dere. During this period,\ncoppersmiths developed a unique language among themselves, and this special\nlanguage is still used among the local people today. In the past, all copper\nitems were entirely handmade. Although this traditional production method has\ndiminished with the advent of machinery, there are still artisans who work\ncopper by hand, creating decorative items, trays, copper bowls, and roasting\npans. These craftsmen produce products that are both traditional and aesthetically\nvaluable, thanks to their fine craftsmanship.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Yerk\u00fcpe Cave<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Yerk\u00fcpe Cave is located on the Hebil\nStream and is known for its natural beauty. The plateau above the cave has been\narranged for picnics and wrestling events. The plateau is popular among nature\nsports enthusiasts during the spring and summer months.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
The cave is 100 meters long and\nconsists of a single gallery, forming a semi-active passage structure. Its\nwidth varies between 3-10 meters, and the ceiling height ranges from 2-8\nmeters. Inside, there are gravel and sand deposits, along with stalactites and\nstalagmites. The speleothems (dripstone formations) are of particular interest\nto tourists. The area above the cave has been developed as a picnic and\nrecreational site.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
G\u00f6k\u00e7ukur Plateau<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
G\u00f6k\u00e7ukur Plateau, at an elevation of\n1850 meters, offers visitors cool temperatures and breathtaking views during\nthe summer months. In winter, the lush greenery is replaced by a blanket of\nwhite snow, creating postcard-worthy scenes.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Recommended Activities<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
Be\u015fp\u0131nar Wrestling<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
The Be\u015fp\u0131nar Wrestling Festival is a\nvibrant and entertaining event held every June at the Be\u015fp\u0131nar Plateau. This\nfestival, set in a traditional atmosphere, features numerous activities that\nreflect the region’s cultural heritage. The festivities begin the night before\nwith concerts where some folk songs are performed. The wrestling competitions\nthat start the following day draw significant attention from both local and foreign\ntourists, who watch with great excitement. The Be\u015fp\u0131nar Wrestling Festival\noffers a perfect opportunity for those who wish to experience cultural richness\nand enjoy a fun time.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
Kurucuova \u201cKe\u015fkek\u201d Festival<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>
The Kurucuova Ke\u015fkek Festival is a\nspecial event held every August, following the wheat harvest in the region.\n“Ke\u015fkek,” a local dish well-known and loved throughout Anatolia, has\na unique reputation in Mu\u011fla and its surroundings as well.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>
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This traditional festival is organized\nto celebrate the cultural richness and gastornomy heritage of the region. Throughout\nthe festival, in addition to \u201cKe\u015fkek\u201d , various cultural events and social\nactivities also take place.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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