History and archaeology / Castle
Eğil Castle and Rock Tombs
Eğil, Diyarbakır
A castle of Assyrian origin on a monolithic rock surrounded on three sides by deep valleys; its west face bears a relief of a king with a cuneiform inscription.
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Its story
Eğil Castle is built on a single rock mass overlooking the Dicle Dam Lake, surrounded on three sides by deep valleys; on the fourth side, defense was provided by cutting into the rock. GoTürkiye states that the castle was built in the Assyrian period and that the inner castle belongs to this period, while the outer walls belong to later periods. On the west-facing side is a relief of an Assyrian king with a long cuneiform inscription. Domed 'royal tombs' carved into rocks near the castle and a rock church can also be seen. As archaeological work is ongoing at the castle, access to some sections may be limited. The castle is visited together with the district's tombs of the prophets and the dam lake.
Key facts
- Period
- Assyrian origin; Roman–Seljuk additions
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- Eğil district center, 52 km from Diyarbakır
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
38.25521, 40.09263
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/egil/egil-castle | https://goturkiye.com/diyarbakir/see | https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/egil-kalesi/ | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/975884040