Malkara

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Malkara (old pers Name: Malgara ) is a city in Turkey, on the main road from Tekirdag to Keşan. It counts 27,997 inhabitants (2008 ) and lies in the historical region of Eastern Thrace. Malkara belongs to the province of Tekirdağ.

Malkara is located in the rural center of Thrace. The landscape is partially wooded and hilly. It is well suited for hiking. The main products are cheese and wheat.

History

The ancient Thracian - Greek city was occupied by the Persians under Xerxes I.. The name is derived from the Persian word margaar from.

  • 346-323 BC Macedonian rule
  • 1402 the beginning of Ottoman rule
  • 1828 Russian - Ottoman War

Attractions

  • Thracian Tombs, Tumuli
  • Syrakelai, a nearby ancient settlement
  • Via Egnatia, a piece of antique street is seen at Kermeyan Koy ( Aproi )
  • Castle built by Kermeyan ( Zesutare ), 50 BC under Claudius
  • Ruins of Yetanuz
  • Different mosques, fountains and Türben from the 14th century
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