History and archaeology / Castle
Canayer Castle
Araklı, Trabzon
Roman-period castle remains in the Buzluca (formerly Canayer) neighborhood west of Araklı, associated with the ancient settlement of Hyssus/Sürmene.
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Its story
The castle is in the Buzluca neighborhood, about 4 km from the Araklı district center; until 1959 the neighborhood was called Canayer. It is thought that the Roman military station of Hyssus (Sürmene), mentioned east of Trabzon in the Periplus written by Arrian in the 2nd century AD, was established in this area to protect the natural harbor at the mouth of the Karadere. This was the end of the shortest natural road linking the coast to Satala (today Sadak in Gümüşhane), the headquarters of the legion guarding Rome's eastern frontier. In the Byzantine period, especially during the eastern campaigns in the times of Justinian and Heraclius, the area gained importance as a supply point. The Kalecik Castle, about 1.7 km to the north, is said to have been an extension of this defensive system. The surviving parts today are limited; visits are made mostly for the historic location and the coastal view.
Key facts
- Period
- Roman–Byzantine (2nd century AD and later)
- Getting there
- About 4 km from central Araklı toward the Buzluca neighborhood
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
40.94310, 40.03313
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canayer_Kalesi | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzluca,_Arakl%C4%B1 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6057334