History and archaeology / Castle
Ünye Castle and Rock Tomb
Ünye, Ordu
A castle about 2,500 years old on the Ünye–Niksar road, with a rock tomb with a temple facade and eagle reliefs at its entrance.
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Its story
The castle is on a hill about 5 kilometers southeast of central Ünye, and its history goes back about 2,500 years; it was also used as a fortification in the 11th and 12th centuries. At the entrance, about 10 meters above the ground, there is a rock tomb with a temple facade and eagle reliefs on its triangular pediment. Near the summit there are two tunnels and a cistern. It is reported that in 2025, after the municipality's arrangements, it reopened to visitors and the historic tunnel is toured with a rail system.
Key facts
- Period
- Hellenistic origins, used in the Middle Ages
- Distance
- About 5 km southeast of Ünye
- Highlights
- Rock tomb, tunnels, cistern
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
41.09713, 37.24013
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://ordu.ktb.gov.tr/TR-130747/unye-kalesi-unyeordu.html | https://ordu.ktb.gov.tr/TR-130582/kalekoy-kalesi-kaya-mezarlari-unyeordu.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5765684754 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118151562