Mardin Castle, Medieval castle in Mardin, Turkey.
Mardin Castle is a fortified castle in Turkey located on a hillside with substantial length and varying widths. The structure features walls and fortifications built over many centuries to control the surrounding region.
The castle was built in the 10th century under the Hamdanid dynasty and later served as a stronghold for successive empires. Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans each controlled and modified the fortification over time.
The name comes from the Aramaic word for fortress, showing how language has shaped the identity of this place over centuries.
The site functions as a military installation, which limits public access to certain areas. Visitors should check local conditions before visiting and consider viewing the structure from nearby vantage points if access is restricted.
Below the main structures are underground chambers that served as storage for food and supplies during long sieges. These hidden spaces reveal how defenders prepared for extended periods of isolation.
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