History and archaeology / Castle
Dermetinan Castle
Mazıdağı, Mardin
The ruins of a Byzantine castle perched like an eagle's nest on a 150-meter hill, which Timur's armies are said to have captured only in 20 days.
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Its story
The construction date of the castle in the Gümüşyuva neighborhood is not known for certain; it is considered a Byzantine work. It stands on a hill about 150 meters high, dominating the valley and the old caravan road. According to legend, Timur, while taking Mardin and Diyarbakır, wanted this castle that would not let him pass to be conquered, and his armies were able to take it only in 20 days. The most distinctive features of the castle, now in ruins, are the Byzantine-period cemetery in front of its gate and the wall reliefs that have survived. A silver mine operated in the Byzantine period and church remains are also mentioned in the area.
Key facts
- Period
- Byzantine
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- Mazıdağı, Gümüşyuva neighborhood; requires a climb
- Visit duration
- 1–1.5 hours
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
37.47895, 40.20200
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-312395/dera-metinan-kalesi.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maz%C4%B1da%C4%9F%C4%B1 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131901938