Birecik Kalesi, Medieval fortress in Birecik, Turkey
The limestone fortress rises 40 meters above the Euphrates River, featuring 12 towers and two entry gates on a natural rocky hill.
The fortress walls display inscriptions from 1483 during the Mamluk period, though its foundations date back to the Assyrian civilization.
The structure represents multiple architectural influences, including Roman, Frank, and Mamluk styles, reflecting the diversity of civilizations that controlled this region.
Visitors can access the fortress through two remaining gates: the Urfa Gate, also known as the Square Gate, and the Mecan Gate.
The fortress earned the name White Castle due to its construction from local white limestone, standing as a sentinel over the Euphrates crossing point.
GPS coordinates: 37.03178,37.97939
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:01
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