Lake Marmara

The Lake Marmara is a topic that has captured people's attention over the years. With its impact on society and culture, this topic has generated constant debate and has left a mark on history. From its origin to current trends, Lake Marmara has evolved and maintained its relevance in different contexts. In this article we will explore the various facets and perspectives related to Lake Marmara, examining its influence in different areas and its role in everyday life.

Not to be confused with the Sea of Marmara.
Lake Marmara
Lake Marmara
Lake Marmara is located in Turkey
Lake Marmara
Lake Marmara
LocationAegean Region
Coordinates38°36′52″N 27°59′01″E / 38.614377°N 27.983474°E / 38.614377; 27.983474
Basin countriesTurkey
Surface area44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi)
Surface elevation79 m (259 ft)

Lake Marmara (Turkish: Marmara Gölü) is a lake in Manisa Province, western Turkey, bordered by the district areas of Gölmarmara to the northwest, whose name itself is inspired by the lake, and in larger part by Salihli.

Lake Marmara is located in the alluvial valley of the Gediz River and at 79 m (259 ft), is slightly lower than the surrounding plains of the river (91 m (299 ft) for the nearby Gölmarmara town center).

Aside from being a recreational center for the province as a whole, Lake Marmara is also an important source for fishing and agricultural irrigation and an Important Bird Area.[1]

In the early stages of Anatolian history, the lake was famous as a resort center for the Lydians, at a short distance from their capital, and was called under various names throughout history, the most notable being "Lake Gyges" or "Gygaean Lake" and "Lake Coloe" or "Lake Koloe”. Several archaeological sites are located nearby including Sardis, Bin Tepe, and Kaymakçı.

Climate change litigation is ongoing about the lake almost drying up.[2]

Footnotes

  1. ^ "Marmara Lake". BirdLife International.
  2. ^ "S.S. Gölmarmara ve Çevresi Su Ürünleri Kooperatifi v. Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Manisa Directorate of Provincial Agriculture and Forestry". Climate Change Litigation. Retrieved 2023-12-19.


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