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A Must-Visit Place in Turkey: Ankara Castle

A Must-Visit Place in Turkey: Ankara Castle

A Must-Visit Place in Turkey: Ankara Castle

A Must-Visit Place in Turkey: Ankara Castle

The Ankara Castle, which dates back to the Roman, Seljuk, and Ottoman Empires, is one of the city's oldest attractions. Here's a look at the history of the building, which has become a famous tourist and local site because of its position overlooking the city.

Although the precise era of its construction is uncertain, some think the Ankara Castle was erected by the Hittites (an ancient empire that reigned over north-central Anatolia about 1600 BC), who maintained a military garrison at Ankara. The castle is more commonly linked with the Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk eras due to the absence of archeological evidence to prove this fact.

Ankara Castle Insights

The Ankara Castle, which dates back to the Roman, Seljuk, and Ottoman Empires, is one of the city's oldest attractions. Here's a look at the history of the building, which has become a famous tourist and local site because of its position overlooking the city.

Although the precise era of its construction is uncertain, some think the Ankara Castle was erected by the Hittites (an ancient empire that reigned over north-central Anatolia about 1600 BC), who maintained a military garrison at Ankara. The castle is more commonly linked with the Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk eras due to the absence of archeological evidence to prove this fact. Even though the exterior wall was damaged over time, the castle was able to remain intact. The remnants of Roman constructions in the city were used as repair material during invasions in the 8th and 9th centuries, with marble slabs and pillar heads still visible in the castle's south-facing portions.

Ankara Castle View

The castle is now a visual mixture of several historical eras, each of which has left its imprint in some fashion. The ancient Ankara houses, located within the castle's outer wall and are made of wood, mud-brick, and tile, are also rather beautiful. The contrast between old and contemporary Ankara is remarkable from the castle, and it's a fantastic spot to watch the sunset over the magnificent capital city.