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History of Bozcaada
Bozcaada, which is known as Leukophrys in the Classical age, and Tenedos in Greek mythology, has been invaded many a time all though its history and its rulers have changed hands many times.
The excavations at the necropolis suggest that the island’s history goes back to 3000 BC. The first inhabitants known are Pelazzis. Then, came the Phoenicians, Athenians, the Greek, Persians, Alexander the Great, Byzantinians, Genoese, Venetians, and Ottomans to rule the island.
As Mehmet II conquered Istanbul, Bozcaada has gained importance for the Turks and became Ottoman territory in 1455. After this date there has been some struggle between the Ottomans and the Venetians over the island and Bozcaada was ruled by the Venetians from time to time.
After a long period of Ottoman rule, Bozcaada was invaded by the Greeks during the 1912 Balkan Wars, and became part of Turkey together with Gökçeada with the 1923 Lausanne Treaty.