History and archaeology / Castle
Zengibar Castle (Darende)
Darende, Malatya
A historic castle with a cut-stone gate rising on the steep cliffs west of the Tohma River, between the Somuncu Baba Tomb and the Ottoman cemetery.
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Its story
Zengibar (Zenkbar) Castle stands on the mountain slope against which Darende rests, west of the Tohma River. Its western side drops steeply toward the cemetery; the only access to the castle is through a cut-stone gate set between steep cliffs. Remains of the walls can be seen here and there on the hill and by the river. The castle gate was restored in 2010-2011. Added to a visit to the Somuncu Baba Complex and the Tohma Canyon, it offers a chance to see Darende and the canyon from above.
Key facts
- Period
- Ottoman and earlier (exact date unknown)
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- Darende district center, near the Somuncu Baba Complex
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
38.57208, 37.49150
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.malatya.gov.tr/zengibar-kalesi | https://www.goturkiye.com/malatya/see | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131901913