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Caria region was conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 Menteşe Dynasty to the region in time of Seljuk Empire,
BC and the region experienced dark period until the time Muğla was ruled by Menteşe Dynasty for approximately
of Seleucid Empire and Pergamon after the death of Al- 200 years (1261- 1451). The city entered into the Ottoman
exander the Great. Being ruled by Pergamon and Roman domination in 1451 excluding Bodrum. Serving as base for
Empires after the dark period, Caria Region remained un- Knights of Rhodes in 15th century, Bodrum was added to
der the Byzantine rule until appearance of Anatolian Prin- the territories of Ottomans together with Rhodes after
cipalities. the raids of Suleiman the Magnificent.

Taking the attraction of Islamic world, Anatolia entered Muğla was a sanjak (shire) of Aydın province during Otto-
into the domination of Seljuk Empire after the Battle man Empire period and became a city after proclamation
of Manzikert in 1071. Being Turkized with migration of of the Republic.

Bodrum Castle

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