Deveini
Deveini is a bay in Muğla Province, Turkey. Deveini is situated nearby to the locality Knidos, as well as near the village Yazı.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos and Deveboynu Lighthouse.
Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos
Ruins
Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Temple of Aphrodite Euploia was a sanctuary in ancient Knidos dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. It was a famous pilgrimage, known for hosting the famous statue of Aphrodite of Knidos. Temple of Aphrodite, Knidos is situated 3 km northwest of Deveini.
Deveboynu Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Vadim Indeikin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Deveboynu Lighthouse is situated 3½ km west of Deveini.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Knidos.
Knidos
Locality
Photo: Tischbeinahe, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Knidos or Cnidus was a Greek city in ancient Caria and part of the Dorian Hexapolis, in south-western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. It was situated on the Datça peninsula, which forms the southern side of the Sinus Ceramicus, now known as Gulf of Gökova. Knidos is situated 2½ km west of Deveini.
Deveini
- Type: Bay
- Also known as: “Dombuzbükü”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Muğla Province, Turkey, Eastern Mediterranean Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.67806° or 36° 40′ 41″ northLongitude
27.40111° or 27° 24′ 4″ eastElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
8G89MCH2+6CGeoNames ID
412011
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