Fortress of Jikha, Medieval fort in Pazar, Turkey
The Fortress of Jikha stands on elevated ground with thick stone walls and multiple towers overlooking the surrounding landscape of northeastern Turkey.
The fortress served as a strategic military position controlling trade routes between the Black Sea coast and inland regions during medieval times.
Local residents refer to the structure as Ciha Kalesi in Turkish and გულთვათის ციხე in Georgian, reflecting the multicultural heritage of this border region.
Visitors can reach the fortress by following marked paths from the town center of Pazar, with optimal viewing conditions during morning hours.
The fortress contains a network of underground chambers and passages that connected different sections of the fortification system.
Location: Pazar
GPS coordinates: 41.10420,40.90042
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:52
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