Koyunbaba Bay and Ancient Marble Quarry

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Koyunbaba Bay is home to 2,400-year-old ancient quarries where the greenish andesite and marble stones of the Halicarnassus Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the ancient Halicarnassus walls were cut. Traces of ancient block cutting on the rocks on the seashore and ancient ramp channels where stones were loaded onto ships can be seen with the naked eye even today. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It has a cliffed and steep rocky cape structure between Gümüşlük and Yalıkavak. The natural rock terraces and clear deep waters on the coast are unique for those who want to explore underwater archeology by snorkeling. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees