Söke is a town and the largest district of Aydın Province in the Aegean region of western Turkey, 54 km (34 miles) south-west of the city of Aydın, near the Aegean coast. It had 121.940 population in 2020. It neighbours are Germencik from north-east, Koçarlı from east, Milas from south-east, Didim from south-west, Aegean Sea from west and Kuşadası from northwest. The mayor of Söke is Levent Tuncel.[3]
Modern Söke is identified with the ancient Greek city of Anaia (Ancient Greek: Ἄνναια, Ἄναια, Ἀναία) (also referred to as Anea, Anaea, Annaea or Annaia), which named after the Amazon Anaea (Ἀναία).[4] Later, it was also called Sokia (Greek: Σώκια). As of 1920, the British were calling it Sokia.[5] Anaia is also the name of a titular see (Anaea) of the Catholic and Orthodox churches. From 1833 to 1922, it was the seat of the Diocese of Anea of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. After that date, the demographics of the population changed and Orthodox Christians declined in number in the area.
History
Settled for centuries before the Common Era, the region was called Aneon (Greek: Ανέων) and was inhabited by Greeks. Stephanus of Byzantium, quoting Ephorus, mention that the tomb of the amazon Anaea was at the city.[6] During the Peloponnesian War, some Samian exiles migrated there. In addition, Thucydides mentioned that there was a naval station, and it was near enough to annoy Samos.[7]
In 18 May 1919, Italian troops landed at Söke. The Allies were afraid that the Italian landing might provoke trouble with the Greek troops, who were near Smyrna. Although Italy and Greece were allies during WWI, their relations were not good.[9]
After the end of World War I, fighting continued in a power struggle after the break-up of the Ottoman Empire. In 1920, large Turkish and Arab forces were fighting against the occupying Italian forces.[10]
In April 1922 Italian troops were withdrawn and Greek troops entered the area.[11] After the defeat of the Greek army in the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922), Greek troops was withdrawn, and Turkish troops entered in September 1922. Greek inhabitants of the area evacuated to Greece together with the Greek army or they were killed by the advancing Turkish troops.[12] The Turkish resistance in the area was led by one Cafer Efe (Djafer Efe); a statue was erected later here to commemorate him.
The district lies between the Aegean coast and the edge of the fertile alluvial plain of the Büyük Menderes River. Lake Bafa is to the south of the district. The plain contains much rich agricultural land; it is one of Turkey's largest cotton-growing areas and is also important for the commodities of wheat and flour. Other income comes from handicrafts, forestry, and fishing. Söke is Turkey's only exporter of culinary snails.
Söke is a large town in the centre of the Aegean region, and the market town is at the heart of an agricultural district. Although secondary to the nearby centres of tourism on the coast, Kuşadası, Didim and Bodrum, Söke does catch passing trade from the tourist visitors to the area, including visitors to the nearby historical site of Priene. There are a number of amenities on the highway for tourists passing through from Izmir airport to the coast, including restaurants, service stations, and outlet stores. The local cuisine includes çöp şiş (a shish kebab of small pieces of lamb) and pide (a flat bread pizza).
Economy
Söke has a history of mininglignite. During World War I, it was producing large amounts of lignite. The British described the quality as being "very poor." It was exported to Smyrna via train and used in factories.[5]
^"Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
^"Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
^Gazete, Banka (22 November 2021). "Başkan Tuncel, belediyenin memurlarını sevindirdi". Gazete Banka. p. https://gazetebanka.com/. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
^"Greeks Displeased". The Register (Adelaide). Vol. LXXXIV, no. 22, 640. South Australia. 2 June 1919. p. 5. Retrieved 5 July 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
^"Nine Wars On: Vast Sums for Armament". The World's News. No. 989. New South Wales, Australia. 27 November 1920. p. 12. Retrieved 5 July 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
^"SOKIA OCCUPIED". The Sun. No. 3581. New South Wales, Australia. 24 April 1922. p. 8 (FINAL EXTRA). Retrieved 5 July 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
^Kiminas, Demetrius (March 2009). The Ecumenical Patriarchate: A History of Its Metropolitans with Annotated Hierarch Catalogs. Wildside Press. p. 83. ISBN978-1434458766.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Söke.
Official website
Soke – A Town On The Aegean Coast of Turkey
About the famous Cop Sis kebab restaurants of Soke
May 04, 2023
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Not to be confused with Soke Soke is a town and the largest district of Aydin Province in the Aegean region of western Turkey 54 km 34 miles south west of the city of Aydin near the Aegean coast It had 121 940 population in 2020 It neighbours are Germencik from north east Kocarli from east Milas from south east Didim from south west Aegean Sea from west and Kusadasi from northwest The mayor of Soke is Levent Tuncel 3 SokeTownSokeShow map of TurkeySokeShow map of Aegean SeaSokeShow map of EuropeCoordinates 37 45 3 N 27 24 37 E 37 75083 N 27 41028 E 37 75083 27 41028 Coordinates 37 45 3 N 27 24 37 E 37 75083 N 27 41028 E 37 75083 27 41028CountryTurkeyProvinceAydinGovernment MayorLevent Tuncel CHP PrefectUmit Huseyin GuneyArea 1 District986 62 km2 380 94 sq mi Population 2012 2 Urban70 522 District115 586 District density120 km2 300 sq mi Post code09200Websitewww soke bel tr Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Geography 4 Economy 5 Places of interest 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksEtymology EditModern Soke is identified with the ancient Greek city of Anaia Ancient Greek Ἄnnaia Ἄnaia Ἀnaia also referred to as Anea Anaea Annaea or Annaia which named after the Amazon Anaea Ἀnaia 4 Later it was also called Sokia Greek Swkia As of 1920 the British were calling it Sokia 5 Anaia is also the name of a titular see Anaea of the Catholic and Orthodox churches From 1833 to 1922 it was the seat of the Diocese of Anea of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople After that date the demographics of the population changed and Orthodox Christians declined in number in the area History EditSettled for centuries before the Common Era the region was called Aneon Greek Anewn and was inhabited by Greeks Stephanus of Byzantium quoting Ephorus mention that the tomb of the amazon Anaea was at the city 6 During the Peloponnesian War some Samian exiles migrated there In addition Thucydides mentioned that there was a naval station and it was near enough to annoy Samos 7 In 1426 the city was captured by the Ottoman Empire under Murad II as the remaining capital of the Sanjak of Mentese From 1867 until 1922 Soke was part of the Aidin Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire After the First Balkan War many Muslim refugees from the Balkans settled around this area According to the 1914 Ottoman population statistics the district of Karaburun had a total population of 36 976 consisting of 20 028 Muslims 16 720 Greeks 133 Armenians and 95 Jews 8 In 18 May 1919 Italian troops landed at Soke The Allies were afraid that the Italian landing might provoke trouble with the Greek troops who were near Smyrna Although Italy and Greece were allies during WWI their relations were not good 9 Stone houses in Doganbey After the end of World War I fighting continued in a power struggle after the break up of the Ottoman Empire In 1920 large Turkish and Arab forces were fighting against the occupying Italian forces 10 In April 1922 Italian troops were withdrawn and Greek troops entered the area 11 After the defeat of the Greek army in the Greco Turkish War 1919 1922 Greek troops was withdrawn and Turkish troops entered in September 1922 Greek inhabitants of the area evacuated to Greece together with the Greek army or they were killed by the advancing Turkish troops 12 The Turkish resistance in the area was led by one Cafer Efe Djafer Efe a statue was erected later here to commemorate him During the Population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the 1920s the Greek Christian population migrated to the Greek island of Crete and the Cretan Muslims moved here Geography EditThe district lies between the Aegean coast and the edge of the fertile alluvial plain of the Buyuk Menderes River Lake Bafa is to the south of the district The plain contains much rich agricultural land it is one of Turkey s largest cotton growing areas and is also important for the commodities of wheat and flour Other income comes from handicrafts forestry and fishing Soke is Turkey s only exporter of culinary snails Soke is a large town in the centre of the Aegean region and the market town is at the heart of an agricultural district Although secondary to the nearby centres of tourism on the coast Kusadasi Didim and Bodrum Soke does catch passing trade from the tourist visitors to the area including visitors to the nearby historical site of Priene There are a number of amenities on the highway for tourists passing through from Izmir airport to the coast including restaurants service stations and outlet stores The local cuisine includes cop sis a shish kebab of small pieces of lamb and pide a flat bread pizza Economy EditSoke has a history of mining lignite During World War I it was producing large amounts of lignite The British described the quality as being very poor It was exported to Smyrna via train and used in factories 5 Places of interest EditPriene ancient ruins 15 km 9 mi from SokeSee also EditLake BafaReferences Edit Area of regions including lakes km Regional Statistics Database Turkish Statistical Institute 2002 Retrieved 2013 03 05 Population of province district centers and towns villages by districts 2012 Address Based Population Registration System ABPRS Database Turkish Statistical Institute Retrieved 2013 02 27 Gazete Banka 22 November 2021 Baskan Tuncel belediyenin memurlarini sevindirdi Gazete Banka p https gazetebanka com Retrieved 22 November 2021 Perseus Search Results a b Prothero G W 1920 Anatolia London H M Stationery Office p 101 Mary Bennett Florence December 2007 Religious Cults Associated With the Amazons Forgotten Books ISBN 978 1605063867 ANNAEA or ANAEA Kemal Karpat 1985 Ottoman Population 1830 1914 Demographic and Social Characteristics The University of Wisconsin Press pp 174 175 Greeks Displeased The Register Adelaide Vol LXXXIV no 22 640 South Australia 2 June 1919 p 5 Retrieved 5 July 2018 via National Library of Australia Nine Wars On Vast Sums for Armament The World s News No 989 New South Wales Australia 27 November 1920 p 12 Retrieved 5 July 2018 via National Library of Australia SOKIA OCCUPIED The Sun No 3581 New South Wales Australia 24 April 1922 p 8 FINAL EXTRA Retrieved 5 July 2018 via National Library of Australia Kiminas Demetrius March 2009 The Ecumenical Patriarchate A History of Its Metropolitans with Annotated Hierarch Catalogs Wildside Press p 83 ISBN 978 1434458766 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Soke Official website Soke A Town On The Aegean Coast of Turkey About the famous Cop Sis kebab restaurants of Soke Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Soke amp oldid 1140942123, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
