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| Pasinler Castle | |
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 Gatehouse | |
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| Location | Pasinler, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 39°58′44″N 41°40′53″E / 39.97896°N 41.68138°E |
| Built | Iron Age |
| Rebuilt | 16th century |
Pasinler Castle, sometimes referred to as Hasan Castle,[1] is a ruined fortification in Pasinler, Turkey. The historical name for the town of Pasinler, Hasankale (lit. 'Castle of Hasan'), is derived from the castle.[2] The site has been used as a fortification since the Iron Age.
History
[edit]The site features inscriptions and stonework from the reign of Minua.[3] Later occupants of the fortress included the Byzantines,[1] Armenians, and White Sheep Turkomans.[4] Uzun Hasan, a 15th century Turkoman chief and possible etymological source of Hasankale, contributed to the fortification of the town and castle.[1][5] In the 16th century, the Ottomans rebuilt the castle, and it remained in use until after the Russo-Turkish War (1828–1829).[5] The site is a ruin in the modern period.
Description
[edit]The castle sits on a large rocky hill that overlooks the town of Pasinler and the surrounding plain. There are three sets of walls, the outer two terminating at the steep rock face without forming complete circuits. A gatehouse lies on the western portion.[5]
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Early 18th century depiction from Tournefort -
19th century depiction from Théophile Deyrolle -
Tower with plain and river in background
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Tourist's guide, Turkey. Ankara: Tourist Dept. of the Ministry of Press, Broadcasting and Tourism. 1963. p. 87. OCLC 1121455688.
- ^ Everett-Heath, John (2017). The Concise Dictionary of World Place Names. OUP Oxford. ISBN 9780192556462.
- ^ Darbyshire, Gareth, ed. (2005). Anatolian Iron Ages 5. British Institute at Ankara. p. 25. ISBN 9781912090570.
- ^ Darke, Diana (2014). Eastern Turkey. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 374. ISBN 9781841624907.
- ^ a b c Sinclair, T. A. (1989). Eastern Turkey: An Architectural and Archaeological Survey, Volume II. Pindar Press. pp. 228–230. ISBN 9781904597735.