Ancient Dragon Valley: A Mysterious Area Discovered by Nature Lovers
The Ancient Dragon Valley is a mysterious area eagerly explored by nature lovers. It offers a fascinating experience with its unique natural beauties and historical texture.
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Located between Yalova and Kocaeli provinces, the Ancient Dragon Valley is situated on the historical Silk Road route. This area, which has become a focus of nature lovers, enchants its visitors with its unique beauties.
An Unique Route for Nature Lovers: Yalakdere Valley
The Ancient Dragon Valley, located between Altınova in Yalova and Karamürsel in Kocaeli, is one of the important points preferred by those who want to hike in nature. The nature walks organized in the Ancient Dragon Valley provide participants with a timeless experience.
Yusuf İşsever, the President of Yalova Mountaineering Sports Club, stated that they encountered historical and natural beauties during their 10-kilometer nature walk in the region. Emphasizing the ruins belonging to the Kingdom of Bithynia and traces from the Hellenistic period in the region, İşsever expressed that these important historical artifacts need to be further researched in more detail.
- The hiking route starting from Soğuksu village in Yalova passes through regions like Karadere and Taşağıl.
- It is known that battles from the Seljuk and Eastern Roman periods took place in the Dragon Valley.
- It has been noted that the region includes Çobankale from the Genoese period, and excavation works are ongoing.
Due to its location on the historical Silk Road, the Ancient Dragon Valley has been used as a connection point among important cities such as İznik, Istanbul, Byzantium, and Rome. Therefore, it is possible to observe and discover the traces of history in the region.
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