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14 , ERASMUS+ KA2 Searching for the Labours of Hercules 2014-1-TR01-KA201-012990 Turkey – Hercules in Zonguldak Next Stop There are many must see cultural and historical places around Ereğli.Some of them are Amasra,Akçakoca ,Safran bolu and Ancient Tios. Safranbolu Ereğli is situated on the West coast of the city in the Zonguldak Province of Turkey .It was founded by the Greek city-state in approximately 560–558 and was named after Heracles whom the Greeks believed entered the underworld at a cave. HERAKLES- PONTİKA Traces of Hercules According to the legend,1200 BC Hercules achieved the most dangerous labour in a cave in Ereğli which Eurystheus ordered him to go to the Underworld and kidnap the beast called Cerberus.In 1938 Eduard Bore ,the traveller who has come to the city stayed in Ereğli for 3 days and discovered the cave. What’s in name? Ereğli was used to known as Heraclia Pontika.It is known to be founded in 550 B.C in all resources.It takes after its name from Greek legendary hero Heracles(Latin: Hercules) then turned into “Ereğli”.To be As situated on the coast of the Black sea the climate is mild with lots of rain and as a result it was surrounded by thick forests. It used to be a small fisher county,after the discovery of coal in the region in 1829 it has turned into a city of industry and commerce by the opening of Ereğli Iron ans Steel Factory and Turkish Coal Instution.The region has also become a trade center as it has been situated on an important point of transportation and it has paved the way for the cities development in the World of trade.Moreover as a result of the fertile lands, nuts and strawberry are some of the goods that are grown in Ereğli.
