Yaka Castle, Crusader castle in Mersin Province, Turkey
The stone fortress features a square layout with three observation towers: a square southeastern tower, a circular eastern tower, and a polygonal northeastern tower.
The castle was constructed during medieval times, likely by the Knights Hospitaller who controlled parts of the coastal region in the late 12th century.
The masonry techniques used in Yaka Castle differ from traditional Armenian and Byzantine construction methods found throughout the Cilicia region.
Located 15 kilometers from Mersin, the castle can be reached through a short lane connecting to the Turkish state highway D.400 that links Mersin to Tarsus.
Only the north and west walls of the original structure remain standing, providing evidence of medieval military engineering and defensive architecture.
Location: Mersin Province
GPS coordinates: 36.86111,34.73444
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:46
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