Marmara Lake in the context of Gölmarmara


Marmara Lake in the context of Gölmarmara

⭐ Core Definition: Marmara Lake

Lake Marmara (Turkish: Marmara Gölü) is a lake in Manisa Province, western Turkey, bordered by the district areas of Gölmarmara to the northwest, whose name itself is inspired by the lake, and in larger part by Salihli.

Lake Marmara is located in the alluvial valley of the Gediz River and at 79 m (259 ft), is slightly lower than the surrounding plains of the river (91 m (299 ft) for the nearby Gölmarmara town center).

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Marmara Lake in the context of Bin Tepe

Bin Tepe (lit. "1000 Tells" in Turkish) is an archaeological site on the southern shore of Marmara Lake in Manisa Province, Turkey. Consisting of over 100 tumuli, it served as a cemetery for the elites of nearby Sardis.

In 2025, Bin Tepe was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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