Aydos Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Sultanbeyli, Turkey.
The remains of Aydos Castle occupy a hilltop position with a double wall system encircling the summit of a partially flattened elevation.
The Byzantine Empire constructed Aydos Castle in the late 11th century as a defensive fortification against Turkish advances following the Battle of Manzikert.
The castle holds a traditional narrative about a Byzantine lord's daughter who aided Ottoman commander Abdurrahman Gazi in capturing the fortress in 1328.
The archaeological site, located at coordinates 40.950056, 29.258625, requires permission for visits and maintains a security presence to protect the structures.
The oval-shaped fortification incorporates specialized defensive elements concentrated on its western section, reflecting medieval military engineering principles.
Location: Sultanbeyli
Location: Istanbul Province
GPS coordinates: 40.94633,29.24990
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:26
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