Marmaris Castle, Ottoman fortress in Marmaris, Turkey.
The stone fortress stands on a peninsula behind Marmaris harbor with four corner bastions and multiple covered chambers displaying archaeological exhibits.
According to Herodotus, the initial fortification dates back to 3000 BC, while the current structure was reconstructed in 1522 for Sultan Suleiman's Rhodes campaign.
The castle museum exhibits archaeological findings from different periods, including marble statues, bronze artifacts, and ancient pottery from the surrounding region.
The castle remains open to visitors throughout the year, featuring seven exhibition halls that present artifacts from the Bronze Age through the Turkish Republic period.
The fortress survived the 1957 Fethiye earthquakes that destroyed most of Marmaris, and until 1979 contained eighteen inhabited residential structures within its walls.
Location: Muğla Province
GPS coordinates: 36.85060,28.27440
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:41
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