History and archaeology / Castle
Asar Castle (Hadrian's Castle)
Yenice, Çanakkale
The remains of a hunting and watch castle attributed to Emperor Hadrian, on a wooded hill overlooking the Agonya plain.
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Its story
Asar Castle is on a hill commanding the Agonya plain at the Kireçtepe locality, south of the Yenice district center. Locally it is known as a hunting and guard castle belonging to the Roman emperor Hadrian, who is said to have hunted bears in the area. Part of the cut-stone curtain walls on the east side is still standing; the interior of the castle is completely covered by forest. Not yet scientifically excavated, the site is a quiet spot to explore that can be combined with a forest walk.
Key facts
- Period
- Roman (attributed)
- Admission
- Open site
Trip purpose
- Free
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
39.89725, 27.21761
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asar_Kalesi | https://canakkale.ktb.gov.tr/TR-70583/yenice.html