Hançerkale
CastleSilifke, Mersin
36.5092°N · 33.9976°E
Hançerkale is a castle; An ancient structure in the village of Ovacık in the Silifke district of Mersin.
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An ancient structure in the village of Ovacık in the Silifke district of Mersin. Although locally called a castle, it is in fact an ancient watchtower. The partly ruined polygonal stone tower stands about 5.3 metres high and bears carved reliefs including a Dioscuri (Twins) helmet, a sword, a shield, and a Hercules amulet.
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