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The city of Kios (Gemlik), was very famous, from the beginning because of its location, a safe port, connecting the Marmara Sea with Asia Minor. Great trade from the sea to the mainland was the main source of income. During the era of Alexander the Great the city became highly developed, and gold coins were cut. Commercial goods were transferred even as far as Egypt and Phoenicia.
Written Oct 4, 2002
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The city of Kios (Gemlik), was very famous, from the beginning because of its location, a safe port, connecting the Marmara Sea with Asia Minor. Great trade...
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Gemlik (Kios) is located on the Marmara sea , close to istanbul in Asia Minor. The city was founded by the Militians in 630 B.C. (as well as other cities Kyzikos, Astakos, Avydos, Prokonnisos,...
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Kios (Gemlik) has been established by a Greek commander who was returning from the war in 1390 B.C and this location has been named as Styits. According to Arganouts there was a nice harbor when a...
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Meditteranean Harbor and fishing town
I commuted to Gemlik every work day from Bursa for many months. It is a small harbor town, with a strong fishing industry. But it is rather quiet so tends to be a bit dull for long term stays, or...
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The Gulf of Gemlik, 29km from Bursa has wide sandy beaches, of which Armutlu and Kumla are the favorites.
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