Heaven Island
Turkey
Heaven Island (Cennet Adası, also known as Paradise Island or the Nimara Peninsula) is a peninsula near the city of Marmaris, Turkey. Heaven Island is situated about 8 km from Marmaris, and is connected with the mainland by an isthmus known as the Fake Strait (Yalancı Boğazı). The region has been officially recognized for its natural and archeological heritage and brought under protection for both its natural and archeological values. The Marmaris bay used to be a place of safe harbour for various naval fleets. the opposing forces of the Ottoman and Persian military has naval bases in the bay. At one stage it is thought that ships from both sides were anchored here at the same time separated by a small otherwise un-inhabited island.
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