The city of Dojran is located on the western shore of Dojran Lake in the south-eastern part of the Republic of Macedonia. Dojran is made up of two fisherman's towns; Nov Dojran (settled from the end of World War I to World War II) and Star Dojran, which contains both old ruins and recent construction, especially hotels, resorts and restaurants. Dojran is located 170 km from Skopje and 59 km from the nearest city of Strumica. Dojran Lake is in Macedonia. ... The huge equestrian statue of Alexander the Great, king of ancient Macedon, on the waterfront at Thessaloniki, capital of Greek Macedonia Macedonia (Ancient Greek, “the tall one”) is a geographical and historical region of the Balkan peninsula in south-eastern Europe with an area of about 67,000 square kilometres... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Modern Skopje Skopje (Macedonian: Скопје, Albanian Shkup, Latin Scupi; Turkish: Üsküb) is the capital city of the Republic of Macedonia. ...

Dojran, primarily Star Dojran, was first settled in pre-historic times, and the first written record of the city was in the 5th century in which the Greek historian Herodotus, wrote about the Peons who started and expanded the city. Herodotus notes how the Peons lived in settlements accessible only by boats, settlements which still exist today on the west and the north shores of Dojran Lake, in between the cane zones and the lake itself. The economy of Dojran has always been primarily dependent on fishing and success in the business is attibuted to the traditional ancient fishing method used by the fishermen. (4th century - 5th century - 6th century - other centuries) Events Rome sacked by Visigoths in 410. ... Bust of Herodotus Herodotus (Greek: ΗΡΟΔΟΤΟΣ, Herodotos) was an ancient historian who lived in the 5th century BC (484 BC - c. ... The word peon, derived from the Spanish peón, in its root connoting a person who is on foot rather than mounted (see caballero), and the derivation peonage are English words which have a variety of related meanings: In Spanish-speaking countries, especially those in Latin America, where the hacienda...

Legend of Berovo Lake

Dojran was conquered by troops of the Ottoman Empire, led by Gazi Evrenos Bey (Beg), in 1391. On the day that the city was conquered, the lake was frozen and covered with snow. Fierce snow storms made recognition of the roads nearly incomprehensible. According to legend, the Turks were ignorant of the lake's existence and traversed the entire length of the lake. The next day, when Evrenos Bey found out what had happened, he believed that Allah had taken his army under his protection and immediately ordered preparations for a large feast. The memory of the feast gave the city its name; "Dojurmak" (Doyurmak), or "Dojaran" (Doyuran) - which translated into English means feast. The Ottoman Empire at the height of its power Imperial motto El Muzaffer Daima The Ever Victorious (as written in tugra) Official language Ottoman Turkish Capital İstanbul (Constantinople/Asitane/Konstantiniyye ) Sovereigns Sultans of the Osmanli Dynasty Population ca 40 million Area 6. ... Mausoleum of Gazi Evrenos in Giannitsa, Greece Gazi Evrenos Bey (Gazi Evrenos Beg or Hacı Evrenos) (1288-1417) Evrenos Bey, born in Balıkesir, was the ancestor of the famous Evrenosoğulları (Evrenosogullari), a Turcoman family who served under Karesi Beyliği (Principality) between 1302 and 1361. ... Events Many Jews left Barcelona after the 1391 massacres, though a large number remained in the city. ... An example of allāhu written in simple Arabic calligraphy For the town in Nigeria see Allah (town in Nigeria). ...

The Clocktower of Dojran, built in the 14th century, also has its origin shrouded in legend. Though some claim it was built (or rebuilt) more recently, most believe that the Tower was built by Evrenos Bey in honor of the conquest of Dojran. The Tower was partially destroyed in World War I, and was never repaired. (13th century - 14th century - 15th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was that century which lasted from 1301 to 1400. ...

Turkish rule

Dojran developed according to the Turkish model of an Islamic city. The upper part was profoundly impacted by Turkish influence, with narrow streets; whereas the lower part retained its Macedonian roots, crossed with wide streets and modern public buildings. Houses were usually two-storeyed, arranged amphitheatrically, with a view onto the lake. The style of architecture was so similar to that of Salonica that Dojran came to be known as "Small Salonica". The Bazaar, near Dojran Lake, had 300 shops and craft workshops. Many Turkish dignitaries settled there after being stunned by the beauty of the city. The White Tower The Arch of Galerius Map showing the Thessaloníki prefecture Thessaloníki (Θεσσαλονίκη) is the second-largest city of Greece and is the principal city and the capital of the Greek region of Macedonia. ...

World War I devastated the city physically and economically; destroying many cultural monuments and the fishing business. The population was forced to desert the city to escape bombardment. After the war the population returned and formed Nov Dojran. Today the two villages are seen as one town though most new buildings are located in Star Dojran, and are devoted to attracting tourism.

Architecture

The Amam (Hamam) is a Turkish bath located in the upper part of the city and in the past it was inhabited by the Turkish population. The year it was built is unknown and only parts of the tower remain. The Church of St. Ilija was built in 1874 in the northern part of the city. The current state of the church; fragments of paintings, suggests that the church walls were originally covered with frescos. Dojran is also significant archeologically due to numerous discoveries of accidental or systematic excavations including relief, marble plates with Greek inscriptions, remainders of walls, coins and tombs with epitaphs. A Turkish bath is a method of cleansing the body and relaxation that was particularly popular during the Victorian era. ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A XIV Century fresco featuring Saint Sebastian Note: Fresco is the NATO reporting name of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17. ... Marble This page is about the metamorphic rock. ... This article is about monetary coins. ... A tomb is a small building (or vault) for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. ... An epitaph (literally: on the grave in ancient Greek) is text honoring the dead, most commonly inscribed on a tombstone or plaque. ...

External Link

• Dojran, Republic of Macedonia (http://www.culture.org.mk/eDOJRAN%201.HTM)