History and archaeology / Castle
Harunlar (Asar) Castle
Yunak, Konya
A two-part Byzantine castle with inner and outer walls south of the Harunlar neighborhood, surrounded by rock-cut houses.
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Its story
Harunlar is a Yunak neighborhood built on an old Byzantine settlement. Asar Castle, south of the neighborhood, is a two-part structure consisting of inner and outer walls; today it is largely ruined. Near the castle there are rock-cut houses and tombs; the church and settlement remains at the Karagöz Ağılı locality also show that the area has a long history of habitation. Unfortunately, a large part of the tombs has been destroyed by illegal digging. The Kültür Envanteri records the building as an accessible castle.
Key facts
- Period
- Byzantine (the Kültür Envanteri also gives an earlier dating)
- Status
- Ruined; traces of inner and outer walls, rock-cut houses
- Admission
- Free, open area
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
38.61861, 31.91351
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/harunlar-kalesi/ | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131902240 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harunlar,_Yunak