Hello, I'm Benjamin. In June 2021, we went to visit the island of Çıfıt for you. I hope the information was sufficient. If there is anything you want to ask, you can contact me on my instagram account. / bendegelicem
Cifit Castle island history:
In 190 BC, Antiocus III, while trying to protect the shores, saw many Roman ships heading towards the city of Teos. First, he guesses that these are Roman ships. However, it is later revealed that these are pirate ships. Pirates: They escape from the Roman navy and take refuge in Myonnesos. Yes, in Roman times Myonnesos was turned into a pirate's nest. The cliffs surrounded by the sea were preferred because they were suitable for the purposes of the pirates. Here they moor their ships, far from the mainland and out of sight, and when merchant ships pass by, they attack suddenly.
The island is thought to have played a role in Turkish history for a while. Namely, there are three red plastered cisterns on the top of the hill, but their construction period cannot be dated. However, they are presumed to be works of late periods.
On the island: there are many scattered remains of walls and structures from various periods. These walls are 2.5-3 meters high and 5-6 meters long. This wall, which was built with very large stones, dates back to 500 BC. The ruins in the upper parts of the island, as I have just mentioned, belong to structures from the Turkish periods.
You can reach Çıfıt Island by walking 4 km from the last stop in Doğanbey, along the pathways and forest roads.
It is also possible to reach the island by walking from the mainland (the island was called MYONNESOS in ancient times. The stone paved road built in ancient times is suitable for walking and crossing the island when the sea is not too choppy. However, you need to have a solid sole, non-slip sandals or boots, and a baton in your hands. Because the rocks that have been eroded and sharpened by the waves for many years and thousands of sea urchins on the rocks can upset you. (Also, if you are going to the island, do not forget to take a camera, gopro, android phone, camera, and an ipone with you.) When the sea is still, the water does not reach the knee.
There are many ruins on the island. Harbor, boathouse, city walls, cisterns, wells, etc. There is a deep rift (canyon) running from east to west. Even in places 70-80 meters from the sea, the sound of waves can be heard in this deep crevice. There are beautiful, albeit short, trails on the island. From the hill, you can watch beautiful landscapes in all directions and take beautiful photos.
After Çıfıtkale, you will follow the paths to the south and pass to a beautiful cove. If the season is suitable (7-8 months is suitable around İzmir). Here, because warm water comes out of the sea, you can get covered in clay, enter the water, and swim every day of the year.
History of the island 2:
This is the ancient name of the place known as Doğanbey island today. Today, there are those who call it the “rat island”. On the part of the island close to the land, there is a sheer rock appearance. It is almost like Gibraltar.
The island is wide. The sea-filled passage connecting the "Çıfıt Kale" on the island to the land: due to time and neglect, it fell apart and remained under the sea water. The stones from which this passage was built, if you notice, are good examples of stonework in the historical period. However, if you still prefer to walk (25-30 cm.) in water up to your knees, it is possible to reach the island by walking from the shore of Sığacık. Those who do not prefer this have to prefer sea engines to go to the island.
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17 июн 2021
