History and archaeology / Castle
Zengicek Castle
Altınekin, Konya
A 5th-century Byzantine castle rising on a rocky plateau of Bozdağ near Koçyaka (Zengicek).
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Its story
Zengicek Castle is on the northern border of ancient Lycaonia, on Bozdağ about 1.5 km northwest of the Koçyaka (Zengicek) neighborhood. According to the Kültür Envanteri, the castle, dated to the 5th century, controlled the road crossing the region north–south in the Middle Byzantine period. The structure, set on a rocky plateau, has a polygonal plan about 40 m in diameter; to the northeast there is a round tower and a protective ramp, and in the middle of the plateau a cistern and an angular tower. The tower walls are built of rubble stone with lime mortar, with wooden beams placed between them. From the top, the surrounding steppe and the northern part of the Konya Plain are seen widely.
Key facts
- Plan
- Polygonal castle about 40 m in diameter, cistern and towers
- Period
- 5th century, Byzantine
- Admission
- Free, open area
- Visit duration
- 1–1.5 hours (including the climb)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
38.24763, 32.88712
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/zengicek-kalesi/ | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perta