Castle· Artuklu, Mardin
Mardin Castle
Mardin Kalesi
Mardin Castle is a castle in Artuklu, Mardin; Mardin Castle is a roughly 3,000-year-old defensive fortification in the city of Mardin.
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- 37.3154°N · 40.7384°E
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Mardin Castle is a roughly 3,000-year-old defensive fortification in the city of Mardin. Known as the Eagle's Nest, it sits about 1,000 metres above the Mesopotamian plain, a strategic position that has led to its use as a military base.
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- Towers and ramparts offering panoramic views
- Architectural layers left by successive civilizations
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