The ancient city of Knidos, one of the important centers of the ancient period

Resadiye Peninsula is located at the southwestern tip of Turkey, forming the western part of the Datca Peninsula, which is approximately 60 km long. The peninsula is bordered by the Islands of Simi, Tilos, and Nisyros to the south, Stongyli and Kos Islands to the west, and the Bodrum Peninsula to the north. To the east is the modern Datca district and the ancient settlement in Burgaz District, which is intertwined with this district. At the far end of the Resadiye Peninsula is the ancient city of Knidos, one of the important centers of the ancient period. Knidos, which was established between the islands of Kos and Rhodes, one of the famous centers of antiquity, is one of the most important centers of the Caria region and a second known Dorcity after Halicarnassus. The Dorians from Peleponnes founded the city of Knidos shortly after the settlements of Rhodes and Kos. There is also the possibility that this Dorian colony came from Sparta. Another statement is that the city was founded by Triopas of Argos. Strabo states that the city was built on terraces and rose from the shore towards the acropolis like a theater. Indeed, due to the mountainous nature of the land, Knidos is a city of terraces. The city is united by a narrow piece of land and an islet called the camel’s neck or Kap Krio. As a result, a port was built in each of the two bays, of which the western one was used by warships and the eastern one by merchant ships. Knidos was a very developed center of trade. The city, which was famous for its wines, also exports the wines it produces. The city has played an important role in the Hellenic world since the 6th century BC.