History and archaeology / Castle
Bendehor (Mendehorya) Castle
Piraziz, Giresun
Small castle remains in Piraziz, thought to have been built before the Turks came to the region.
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Its story
Bendehor, or Mendehorya Castle, is around the Ayıkaşı neighborhood of Piraziz, on the high ground southwest of the district center. Although its construction date is unknown, it is thought to belong to the period before the Turkish settlement that began in the 14th century. It is stated that there are traces of a Christian settlement around it; this shows that the area was settled before Turkish settlement as well. It is counted among the main historic monuments of Piraziz together with the Pir Aziz Tomb and the Şeyh İdris Tekke. The remains are small in scale and are visited for their historic location.
Key facts
- Period
- Pre-Turkish period (exact date unknown)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
40.93635, 38.11208
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraziz | https://kureansiklopedi.com/tr/detay/piraziz-ilce-59dab | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131902122