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Hemite (Amouda) Castle

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Hemite (Amouda) Castle

Merkez, Osmaniye

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A medieval castle on a hill dominating the Ceyhan River, also used by the Teutonic Knights.

Safety warning

The castle road is rough; do not climb the walls.

Its story

Amouda is a castle that gained importance in the period of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia and was given to the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. With its square-plan tower and walls, it controlled the Ceyhan crossing. At the foot of the castle is the Hittite-period Hemite rock monument. From the hilltop the river valley and the plain can be seen.

Key facts

Period
Middle Ages, 12th–13th century
Status
Remains

Trip purpose

  • Photography

Location

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37.18861, 36.09444

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amouda