became intoxicated, then they were suddenly attacked and killed by the Heptakometes. Over 1800 Roman soldiers were killed during the attack. Mad Honey was the world's first known biological weapon to be used in battle by Heptakomets. İkizdere was occupied by Russia for two years during the First World War. Places of interest Merkez Camisi - The central mosque The mosque in the village of Şimşirli The mosque of Hacı Şeyh in the town of Güneyce Güneyce bridge The mineral water springs of Şimşirli and Ilıcaköy There are also a number of interesting wooden houses from the Ottoman period, and many areas of high meadow for walking and trekking, including: Çağrankaya Plateau Black Grouse Bird Watching in Sivrikaya the forest area of Çamlık the honey-producing Anzer Yaylası Ovit and other areas of high pasture References Populated places in Rize Province İkizdere District Towns in Turkey