Meydan Kalesi in Cilicia | |||
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The rocky outcrop of Hora Tepesi | |||
Meydan Kalesi, also known as Sivri Kale, is an ancient settlement on Hora Tepesi, a rocky outcrop at the end of Yenibahçe Deresi, a valley that stretches from Atakent on the coast far into the mountainous hinterland. Neither the Hellenistic nor the Roman name of the settlement is known. |
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Olbic watchtower in the fortress wall | |||
Proven by finds and building techniques, the place was founded by the priest state of Olba and was inhabited during the Hellenistic, Roman and also the entire Byzantine period. |
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Remnants | |||
Remains of defensive walls, watchtowers, cisterns and foundations of residential houses have survived. The necropolis was in the north on the slope to the gorge. |
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Gate system | |||
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Byzantine defensive walls | |||
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In the east of the fortress there is a staircase to the river carved into the rocks. The location on the rocky outcrop of Hora Tepesi offered excellent protection from attackers on both sides. |
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Hellenistic Bastion | |||
Photos: @chim, Monika P. | |||
Translation aid: www.DeepL.com/Translator | |||
Source: Wikipedia and others | |||
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