Şanlıurfa Castle, Archaeological site and fortress in Eyyübiye, Turkey
The stone fortress stands on a hill with three sides carved into rock trenches, featuring two ancient Corinthian columns at its summit.
The fortress was constructed between 812 and 814 CE during the Abbasid period, though archaeological evidence suggests occupation dating back to 10,000 BCE.
The eastern column bears a Syriac inscription indicating its construction by Aftuha, son of military commander Barshamas, during the reign of King Manu IX.
The castle connects to the Aynzeliha Lake through an underground passage system, which served as a water supply route during military conflicts.
The site contains remnants of multiple civilizations layered upon each other, with the earliest artifacts now displayed at the Sanliurfa Museum.
Location: Eyyübiye
GPS coordinates: 37.14540,38.78400
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:26
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