History and archaeology / Castle
Yılankale
Ceyhan, Adana
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A castle from the period of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia on a rocky hill overlooking the Ceyhan River.
Safety warning
Rocky steps and unprotected wall edges; keep a close eye on children.
Its story
The castle was built in the 12th–13th centuries to control the trade route across the Cilician plain. Wrapping around the hill with its eight towers and winding wall line, it takes its name (Snake Castle) from the legendary Şahmaran and stories of snakes. The view of the plain and river from its summit, reached by a climb, is very impressive.
Key facts
- Admission
- Free/open site
- Getting there
- Near the Adana–Ceyhan motorway, ~7 km to Ceyhan
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
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37.01444, 35.74778
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1432697 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C4%B1lankale