Dardanelles
The Dardanelles is the narrow strait in northwestern Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It marks the division between Asia to the East, and Europe to the west. As a waterway it is highly significant to all countries in the region. By the Treaty of Lausanne Turkey must allow ships to pass.
From Ancient Greek times it is also known as the Hellespont.
Dardanelles Media
Map showing the location of the Dardanelles (yellow), relative to the Bosporus (red), the Sea of Marmara, the Aegean Sea, and the Black Sea.
An artist's illustration depicting Xerxes' alleged "punishment" of the Hellespont
1915 Landing of French troops in Moudros (Lemnos island) during the Gallipoli Campaign
Landing at Gallipoli in April 1915
View of Anzac Cove - Gallipoli Peninsula - Dardanelles - Turkey - 01
The Sphinx overlooking Anzac Cove
The Çanakkale 1915 Bridge on the Dardanelles strait, connecting Europe and Asia, is the longest suspension bridge in the world.
Marble plate with 6th century AD Byzantine law regulating payment of customs in the Dardanelles
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Related pages
- The Dardanelles Campaign, during World War I.
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