Gemler Island off the Turkish coast near Fethiye was once a populated place with ruins of houses and churches dating back to around the 4th century, and is believed to have been the original home and site of his tomb. In the Middle Ages it was a very busy place and a famous trading center And it has continued to be an important tourist destination to this day. Byzantine ruins can be seen on this island from the sea, and there is a crescent-shaped bay on the island, which is a great place to practice various water activities.