Sinap Castle, Medieval fortification in Çamlıyayla, Turkey.
The three-story castle stands at 1,240 meters in the Toros Mountains, featuring cylindrical towers at each corner and rusticated ashlar masonry construction.
Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, the castle protected trade routes and served as a fortified estate house within the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.
The name Sinap derives from an old Turkish word meaning corner, reflecting its position at the intersection of two ancient mountain paths.
Visitors can reach the castle through a 2-kilometer stabilized road that branches off from the main Mersin-Çamlıyayla highway.
The second level contains nine casemates with embrasured loopholes and retains evidence of an eastern wall apse, indicating medieval defensive architecture.
GPS coordinates: 37.18942,34.61137
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:38
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