Kemah Castle, Military fortification in Kemah, Türkiye.
The castle extends across 8,000 square meters of land and stands 80 meters tall, featuring defensive walls on a rocky platform in northwestern Kemah.
The fortress, built around 205 BCE by Azrak kings, changed hands from Safavid control to Ottoman Empire following the 1515 Kemah siege.
Archaeological excavations in 2019 revealed an 800-year-old Bey Mosque near the castle, mentioned in Evliya Celebi's historical travel accounts.
The castle maintains good access roads for visitors, with restoration work on the adjacent Bey Mosque starting in 2021.
The site contains Sultan Melik Tomb, an octagonal structure with brick walls housing a mummy and five graves from the Mengücek Beylik period.
Location: Kemah
GPS coordinates: 39.60333,39.03917
Latest update: March 15, 2025 17:45
Sümela Monastery
131.9 km
Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital
83 km
Pontic Mountains
124.7 km
Kharpoot
101.8 km
Zigana Pass
120.2 km
Harput Castle
101.9 km
Vazelon Monastery
135.3 km
Karaca Cave
109.2 km
Munzur Valley National Park
43.2 km
Kömürhan Bridge
130.8 km
Bayburt Castle
125.4 km
Cafer Höyük
134.5 km
Giresun Dağları
137.1 km
Gerendal Lake
141 km
Pertek Castle
86.8 km
Gürlevik Waterfalls
59.4 km
33 Martyr Memorial
136.5 km
Ağın Bridge
83.2 km
Palu Kalesi
127.6 km
New Kömürhan Bridge
130.8 km
Tomara Waterfall
52.9 km
Armenian Evangelical Church
104.3 km
Altındere Valley National Park
133.5 km
Bayburt Clock Tower
125 km
Varzahan Monastery
122.7 km
İzzet Pasha Mosque
104.6 km
Eğribel Pass
109.6 km
Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği
82.7 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes