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Bafa Lake is a natural dam lake located within the boundaries of Aydın and Muğla provinces, possessing significant natural, archaeological, and ecological value. In antiquity, it was a bay of the Aegean Sea, but its connection to the sea was severed due to the accumulation of alluvium carried by the Büyük Menderes River, forming the lake as it exists today. This geological process also contributed to the formation of the Söke Plain in the region.Bafa Lake (Milas Municipality)" image-alternate=""

Hidden along the shore of Lake Bafa in Kapıkırı Village, part of the Milas district of Muğla, lies a mysterious ancient city: Herakleia. Once connected to the sea, the city lost its bay to alluvial deposits brought by the Menderes River and now rests beside the lake. It derives its name from the famous Greek hero Heracles. But here you will find not only tales of heroism, but also temples, theaters, rock paintings, and a vast city enclosed by walls.Short History of the CityThe history of Herakle