Gözne
| Gözne | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Gözne | |
| Coordinates: 37°00′N 34°34′E / 37.000°N 34.567°ECoordinates: 37°00′N 34°34′E / 37.000°N 34.567°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Toroslar |
| Elevation | 1,045 m (3,428 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,793 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33325 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Gözne is a small town in Mersin Province, Turkey.[1]
Geography
Gözne at 37°00′N 34°34′E / 37.000°N 34.567°E is 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of Mersin. It is situated in the southern slopes of the Taurus Mountains. The average altitude is 1,045 metres (3,428 ft). In some locations of the town, both Mersin and the Mediterranean Sea can be viewed. The road between Mersin and Gözne is quite well cared and accessible whole year, the average travel time being about 30 minutes.
The winter (settled) population of the town is 4793 (2011 est.)[2]
History
It is known that the town had been inhabited during the ancient age. So far, only one inscription has been unearted; it is in Aramic. But the ruins of the castle in Gözne had been built in medieval age .
The modern settlement in Gözne dates back to 19th century when people from Mersin and Tarsus began to use the surrounding as a summer resort (Turkish: yayla).
During Turkish war of liberation, Mersin and Tarsus were under French occupation [3] and Gözne was one of the centers of the nationalists. After the liberation of Mersin in 1922, Gözne became a village and than a town in 1956.[4]
Gözne as summer resort
Being Mediterranean cities, both Mersin and Tarsus are hot during the summers months. So it was a practice among the people to migrate to Gözne in summer months. During 19the century and early 20th century, usually the householders stayed in Mersin and met with their households on weekends. However, after the roads were constructed it is just a short drive from Mersin, and it is possible to spend the night in Gözne and work in Mersin. Nevertheless, after the beginning of beach tourism and other touristic activities as well as the advance in climatization technology, Gözne is not as popular as it used to be.
References and notes
- ↑ Ö is read like u in English curl and e is read like e in pen.
- ↑ Statistical Institute page
- ↑ See Sykes–Picot Agreement
- ↑ Mayoır's page (in Turkish)
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