Iskenderun - Turkey
A superb view looking out into the actual corner of the Mediterranean Sea from Iskenderun, Turkey. Also known as Alexandretta in Greek and in English Alexandrette. Turkish city at the far eastern end of the Mediterranean coast. The largest Turkish seaport on the Mediterranean with steel works. A naval training base and houses a small Suryana Christian community within the city. Scene of many ancient battles
Picture No
10270365
Media ID
46557720
Size
4677px x 3009px
(2.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1920s
