Massacre of Phocaea
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The massacre of Phocaea occurred in June 1914, as part of the ethnic cleansing policies of the Ottoman Empire that included exile, massacre and deportations. It was perpetrated by irregular Turkish ba
Old Phocaea in flames, during the massacre perpetrated by Turkish irregulars
Turkish Cretan irregulars with booty, while some buildings of Old Phocaea are in flames and the Greeks await for departure, picture taken by archaeologist Félix Sartiaux
Foça
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Foça is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 251 km2, and its population is 34,946. The town of Foça is situated at about 69 km northwest of İzmir's city center on the Ae
Massacre of Phocaea
…included exile, massacre and deportations. It was perpetrated by irregular Turkish bands against the predominantly ethnic Greek town of Phocaea, modern Foça, on the east coast of the Aegean Sea. The massacre was part of a wider anti-Greek campaign of genocide launched by the Young Turk Ottoman authorities…
Marina of Foça
Coastline near Foça
Foça's traditional houses
Foça's old town.