Muğla, Administrative center in southwestern Turkey
Muğla is a provincial capital in southwestern Turkey, located roughly 30 kilometers from Gökova Bay and sitting at an elevation of around 660 meters. The town spreads across hilly terrain between mountains and plains, surrounded by farmland and forests.
The town was founded in the 2nd century BC under the name Mobolla and came successively under Rhodian, Roman, and Byzantine rule. In the late medieval period it passed to Turkish rulers and developed into a regional administrative center.
The name derives from ancient Mobolla, which gradually transformed into its present form over the centuries. Traditional Ottoman houses with wooden galleries and inner courtyards still shape some residential quarters of the town.
The town lies on a well-traveled route between coastal resorts and the interior, making it a suitable stop for travelers passing through. Markets operate on specific weekdays and offer local produce such as citrus fruits, vegetables, and honey.
Excavations in 2018 uncovered a 2300-year-old tomb not far from the town, attributed to an ancient Greek boxer named Diagoras. This find connects the place with the sporting world of the Hellenistic period.
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