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Gulf Of Iskenderun
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The water circulation within the Gulf of Iskenderun is primarily driven by the inflow of cooler, less saline water from the Aegean Sea, mediated by the complex circulation patterns associated with the Cilician Basin. However, a unique hydrological characteristic observed since the mid-20th century is the Iskenderun Gyre Inversion. This localized phenomenon causes a temporary reversal of the usual cyclonic flow during the months of July and August, forcing warmer [Levantin…
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Gulf Of Iskenderun
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The area has held significant strategic importance since antiquity. It was known to the ancient Greeks as the Kilikian Trapelon, owing to the numerous natural harbors and the difficulty of traversing the adjacent Cilician Gates. During the Hellenistic period, following the conquests of Alexander the Great, the main port city situated on the western shore was renamed Alexandria ad Issum, commemorating the nearby [Battle of Issus](/entries/battle…