Triopian Promontory And Ruins Of Cnidus, As They Appear At The Distance Of Two Leagues, Taken From The S.W. Looking Towards The N.E. in Sailing From Cos To Rhodes

Description

The ancient city of Knidos is located at the far end of the Datça Peninsula, on the Resadiye Peninsula, at the junction of the Aegean and the Mediterranean and on Tekir Cape. It is one of the most important of the Western Anatolian coastal cities. The ancient city of Knidos, which has been a settlement since the 7th century B.C., has become very rich in the 4th century B.C. due to its geographical location. It has also advanced considerably in science, architecture and art. It was completely destroyed after 7th century due to Arab raids, pirate attacks and major earthquakes.