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Dalyan is a small
farming and fishing town built opposite the ancient Caunos, on the
east bank of the river. Dalya means a "fishing net" which proves how
important fishing is in the region. Basses and the grey mullets swim
into Koycegiz lake to lay eggs. They get caught on their way back to
the sea by using tightened fish net between two banks of the river.
Near the ancient Caunos there is a small fishing factory. Fishing in
Dalyan is managed and controlled by a cooperative.
Koycegiz lake located 3 miles away, which flows into Dalyan river
running to delta 6 km further. A labyrinth consisting of small
streams, flows over 1 m high rush wall and reaches the lagoon. A
very narrow, long sandy shore splits the lagoon and the sea.
Beautiful 6 km long Turtle beach, with the sea on one side and a
lake on the other, is the breeding ground of the near-extinct
Caretta-Caretta turtles. The historical harbour city of Caunos is
famous for its tombs stands near the beach. Caunos used to be one of
the most important towns of the antique era. According to Herodot,
Caunos people were neither Karians nor Lykians, but the inhabitants
of this region. The city appeared in history about 500 B.C. and was
conquered by Persians with their leader Harpagos.
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