09.02.2025 19:30
In the Burhaniye district of Balıkesir, the retreat of the sea revealed the harbor of the 2,500-year-old ancient city of Adramytteion. Small islets formed in the sea, birds perched on the stones of the ancient harbor, and people walked around the area.
Recently, the ancient 2,500-year-old Adramytteion Harbor has emerged due to the receding sea in the Burhaniye district of Balıkesir.
SMALL ISLANDS FORMED
As the stones of the harbor emerged one by one, small islands formed in the sea. Those walking on Ören Beach watched the ancient harbor that appeared after the receding water. Birds perched on the stones of the harbor that were revealed.
"I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FIRST TIME"
Construction worker Kemal İşi, who came to watch the ancient harbor, said, "I have been here for 10 years and I come to walk. I have seen the sea recede for 10 years, but this is the first time I see it recede by 100-150 meters. It is also the first time I had the opportunity to walk on the Adramytteion Ancient Harbor."
"I HOPE IT IS NOT A SIGN OF A DISASTER"
Carpenter Hamdi Mengi also stated, "I was born and raised in Burhaniye. We witnessed the sea receding this much for the first time. We explored the Ancient Harbor and conducted research. We saw sea cucumbers and crabs. I hope this much receding of the sea is not a sign of a disaster."