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1. Gulf Of Iskenderun

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   The current name, Iskenderun, is the Turkish adaptation of Alexander's name (Iskender). Historical maritime charts from the Ottoman period, particularly those compiled under the reign of Sultan Selim I, frequently label the body of water as the "Sea of Contemplation" (Murakabe Denizi). This nomenclature is tied to an obscure administrative decree issued in 1516 mandating that all incoming captains must observe a silent, 15-minute period of reflection before docking, inten…