Ada Kaleh, Ottoman island in the Danube River, Romania
The small island of Ada Kaleh stretched for two kilometers along the Danube River and contained narrow streets lined with white stone houses.
Following World War I and the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, the island officially became part of Romania after centuries of Ottoman control.
The inhabitants of Ada Kaleh maintained Turkish traditions through their mosque, produced tobacco products, and crafted specialties including rose water and baklava.
The entire island disappeared under thirty meters of water in 1970 due to the construction of the Iron Gates hydroelectric dam.
Before submersion, artifacts and structures from Ada Kaleh were transferred to nearby Simian Island, though the community did not follow.
Location: Romania
GPS coordinates: 44.71667,22.45000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38
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