Bayburt Castle, Medieval fortress in Bayburt, Turkey.
The castle stands on a steep rocky hill at 1150 meters above sea level, with outer walls extending 2 kilometers in length and reaching 30 meters in height.
The structure underwent major modifications between 1200 and 1230 under Saltuk ruler Mugis-al-Din Tugrul Sah, incorporating both Armenian and Islamic architectural elements.
In 1647, traveler Evliya Çelebi documented a neighborhood of 300 houses and a mosque within the castle walls, indicating a developed community life.
Two main entrances, the Demirkapı and Nöbethane Kapısı gates, provide access to different sections of the fortification complex from the city below.
The fortress maintained 397 guards and stored military equipment in 1520, serving as a critical defensive position during Ottoman campaigns under Suleiman the Magnificent.
Location: Bayburt
GPS coordinates: 40.26360,40.22940
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:20
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