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Foça, which is 70 km. north - east of
İzmir, is one of the most important centers amongst 12
Ion cities, established at Aegean coasts by Ions. Foça,
besides its historical and archeological importance, is
a mythological settlement whose name is mentioned in
Homeros epic.
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History
One of the most important centers, established by Ions, who have
established numerous settlements here, including Smyrna, and who
are escaped from Dor invasion of Greece, is Foça. Antic Foça
city is included by 12 Ion union, is at the Aiolis region. Foça,
who took Antic city Phokaia name from "seals", was an important
harbor and had an important naval forces at their era. Foça, had
established colonies in cities at eastern costs of Marsala and
Spain, Velia near Pastum and Alain of Corsica with its naval
fleet. Foça had lived Persia, Alexander the Great, Genevians and
Ottoman eras.
Phokaia city, which had entered into development period,
beginning from 7th century B. C., had shown great improvement in
sailing according to "Father of History", Heredot. Phokaians,
who were using fast ships with 50 shovels and 500 passenger
transportation power, were the first Helens who go for long sea
voyage. They have introduced Adriatic Etruria, İberia and
Tartessos to Helen world.
Climate
Totally Mediterranean climate is reigning in Foça. It passes as
hot and dry during summers and warm and rainy during winters. It
takes a windy sea weather from three sides. Average temperature
of summer months is 26 degrees, and its sea water temperature is
22 degrees. Hottest months of summer are July and August. |
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