History and archaeology / Castle
Paşalar Castle (Karaceyş Castle)
Pamukova, Sakarya
The remains of a castle on a hill commanding the Pamukova and Geyve plains, thought to have been built in the Byzantine period and taken by the Ottomans in 1314.
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Its story
The structure, formerly known as Karaceyş Castle, rises on a hill commanding the Pamukova and Geyve plains. As it has no inscription, its construction date is not known for certain; the stones used, column bases and architectural style point to the Byzantine period, and local researchers suggest the 5th-6th century. Academic studies associate the castle with the area known in the Byzantine period as Metabole (Malagina). Because of the steep cliffs to its east, only a wall was built on that side, while a wall about 100 meters long was built for defense. The castle was added to Ottoman lands in 1314, in the time of Osman Gazi. Badly damaged by treasure-hunting digs, only a small part of the structure is still standing today.
Key facts
- Period
- Byzantine (estimated 5th-6th century)
- Status
- Ruins
- Passed to the Ottomans
- 1314
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
40.52860, 30.10182
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.gazetebirlik.com/kultur-sanat/bin-850-yillik-tarihe-defineci-darbesi-pasalar-kalesi-yok-olusun-esiginde/989910 | https://www.timeturk.com/bizans-kalesini-defineciler-delik-desik-etti | https://acikerisim.anadolu.edu.tr/bitstreams/139156e8-5659-4236-b190-545371f12114/download | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131901936