Halikarnassos (old name of Bodrum) BC. According to HEREDOT, known as "Father of History" born in 484, it was founded by Bodrum Dorlar. Later, Caria and Leleges settled in this region. Megeralılar in M.Ö.650 were expanded in coming years have also changed the name of Halicarnassus.
Bodrum In 386, he was dominated by the Persians. The most brilliant period of Halicarnassus BC. He lived in 353 when he was the capital of the Carian region. Mausoleum, one of the world's seven wonders in this era of King Mausoleum in memory of her sister, and was also built by Artemisia with his wife.
Bodrum 192 in the past but into the hands of the Romans did not show a significant improvement in this period. A.D. In 395, the Byzantines, M.S. XI. century in the hands of the Turks. I. Crusaders of the Byzantines, XIV. In the 19th century, it was again in the hands of the Turks. It passed into the hands of the Knights of Rhodes in 1415, while in 1522 (the period of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent) was added back to the Ottoman Empire.
After the proclamation of the Republic, the name was changed to Bodrum.
Bodrum Castle between the two ports, is built on a rocky peninsula surrounded on three sides by the sea. Feel the smell of the historic Bodrum Castle even entering the door of your soul you fascinated by the mysterious air on the walls you. The magnificent architecture of the classical castle, away from the air, when you start to climb up the stairs makes you feel fascinated.
In Bodrum Castle, you enjoy different excitement in every section you visit; jewelery, glazed with the sparkle of the glass you will look at rich archaeological artifacts.