Diyarbakır Fortress, Historical fortress in Diyarbakır, Turkey
The fortress walls stretch across 5.7 kilometers, reaching heights of 12 meters and featuring 82 towers constructed with regional black basalt stone.
The Romans initiated construction in 297 AD, with Emperor Constantius II expanding the fortifications in 349 AD as part of the ancient city of Amida.
The fortress walls display inscriptions in Arabic, Latin, and Greek, representing the various civilizations that influenced the structure through centuries.
Four main entrances - Dağ Gate, Urfa Gate, Mardin Gate, and Yeni Gate - provide access to the fortress complex throughout the old city.
The fortress walls rank as the second-longest continuous defensive structure globally, following only the Great Wall of China.
Location: Diyarbakır Province
Part of: Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape
GPS coordinates: 37.91086,40.22728
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35
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