Babakale Castle, Ottoman fort at Cape Baba, Turkey.
The rectangular fortress measures 38 by 76 meters with four watchtowers positioned at each corner, featuring pentagonal structures facing the sea and hexagonal ones toward land.
Admiral Kaymak Mustafa Pasha constructed the castle between 1722 and 1729 during Sultan Ahmed III's reign to defend against French pirates in the region.
The castle grounds contained a mosque, Turkish bath, and fountains that supplied water from 5 kilometers away for Ottoman naval operations.
The fortress entrance features an L-shaped covered structure with a main gate displaying marble inscriptions that lead visitors into the interior complex.
The castle stands at mainland Turkey's westernmost point, where archaeological excavations in 2001 revealed ancient foundations beneath the current structure.
Location: Ayvacık
GPS coordinates: 39.47948,26.06432
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:14
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