Cedreae or Kedreai (), also known as Cedreiae or Kedreiai (Κεδρειαί), was a city of ancient Caria, mentioned by Stephanus of Byzantium Lysander took the place, it being in alliance with the Athenians. The inhabitants were mixobarbaroi (μιξοβάρβαροι), a mixture of Greeks and barbarians. It was a member of the Delian League since it appears in tribute records of Athens between the years 454/3 and 415/4 BCE. At some point during the Hellenistic era, it became part of the Rhodian Peraea and emerged as one of the key Rhodian demes.The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, Kedreai
Near the summit was a Doric temple, likely dedicated to Apollo, though only its foundations remain. It was built on a terraced platform supported by a solid wall. Later, the site was used for a Christian church.
Archaeological findings include a theater and an agora. On the mainland opposite the island is a sizable necropolis featuring constructed tombs and sarcophagi.
Its site is located near Şehir Adaları, Muğla Province, Turkey.
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