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Eski Knidos(Burgaz)  

Knidos was first founded in the Burgaz region of the Dalacak Burnu (Point) 1.5 kilometres north east of modern Datça by the Dorians. It was the centre of the other six cities founded by the Dorians (these were Halicarnassos in Bodrum, in İstanköy-Kos, Ialisos on Rhodes, Kamiros and Lindos). It was in the 7th century BC that the city developed and became crowded. At first it was able to resist the attacks of the Persians but was forced to surrender in the end. The city of Knidos was once the site for the Dorian festival of science, religion and sports for the six city Dorian state. After the city of Knidos was moved to Tekir Burnu (Point) the original settlement was not completely abandoned. It existed under the name of Stadia and later became Datça. The historic site of Buragz is on a small peninsula 12 metres above sea level. As you wander you will see pieces of broken pottery around. Excavations are still continuing at the historic site. The ancient city was highly advance in vineyard keeping, wine making and olive production and its wines were in demand all throughout the region. The ancient city is known to have had many wine production and storing sites. Some of the ruins belong to these buildings.