Dermetinan Castle is one of the military monuments in Turkey. It is located in Mardin province of Turkey. There is a few info on the castle. As it is known as a Byzantine castle, we can come across a powerful defensive components. It is so powerful that it could handle siege of Timur. We can…
Tıkızlı Castle; An Urartu heritage
Urartu State has a deep heritage in Eastern region of Turkey. Tıkızlı castle is one of the important castles in the region. Unfortunately only a wall and the borders remained today. The castle was built by placing the stones without concrete. Due to the lack of archeological work, the historical background of the region hasn’t…
Fog Castle: An amazing castle on fertile plain
Adana province and region are built on most fertile plain of Turkey. Also this fertile plain has been hosting for centuries. The castles of the region are witness’ of this wealthy historical background. Fog castle in Kozan county of Adana was one of the biggest castles. It is thought that it was built by Assyrians.…
Parih Castle
Parih castle is one of the important castles of Northern Eastern region. As the territory is rocky, the castles were built on rocks. It is thought that Parih castle was constructed in middle age. Due to the absence of an inscription, the construction year isn’t absolute. Today we can see the ruins of the castle…
Rize Castle: A castle that is symbol of the city
Black Sea region ( on both sides ) had a great importance to defend the landscape of civilizations. That’s why the castles and monumental buildings of the region are very valuable for history. Rize castle is one of them. ; This castle was constructed in 6th century BC. It was built as two parts ;…
Amasra Castle; A living Byzantine castle
Some of the historical monuments are so lucky that maybe themselves can’t believe in it. Amasra Castle which was constructed on Western Black Sea is one of them. This castle was built as two parts so a bridge was added to these ends. Even today, it is one of the most important attracting sight seeing…
Ereğli Castle; A retired Roman Castle
Some of the castles are like old people.When they get older and finish their work , they get retired. This is one of the castles. It was constructed on the coast of Western Black Sea (Zonguldak -Ereğli). It is also on the peak of a hill in order to control the sea and the land…
Imroz Island and Castle; An island with historical background
Imroz was the name of the island where is on the northern of Aegean Sea and it is called Gökçeada today. It is known that there has been settlement for centuries. As we know that the historical background is dated back to earlier ages. Greek period left valuable heritage in the island. Imroz castle was…
Sauras Castle; A castle on Silk Road
Eastern Southern region has also a great historical background due to the closeness to Silk Road. This connection to Silk Road makes Southern Eastern peninsula a great region. Sauras Castle was one of the important castles of Silk Road. Romans built it in 2nd century BC. It was built on the hill in order to…
Ruins of Ziravank region; A forgotten site
Eastern Anatolia has a lot of hidden historical treasures. Due to its location, the civilizations left a great heritage. Due to the careless, they are about to destroy. The ruins of Zirvanak region (Erzurum province) are very important for the historical background. Although this site has an importance, there is a lack of archeological works.…