Bagras, Medieval fortress in Hatay Province, Turkey
The fortress stands on a rocky hill with steep western cliffs and contains multiple defensive walls surrounding a central keep on the eastern side.
Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros II Phokas constructed the castle in 965 AD as a strategic base for military operations against the city of Antioch.
The architectural elements of the fortress display a combination of Byzantine construction methods with Armenian defensive building techniques from the medieval period.
The fortress maintained its water supply through an advanced aqueduct system that connected to mountain springs, supporting both residents and military personnel.
The fortress contains more than thirty chambers distributed across three main levels, including underground rooms supported by massive pillars.
Location: Belen
Location: Hatay Province
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.42694,36.22500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:43
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