Afyonkarahisar Castle
Castle in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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The Castle of Afyonkarahisar (Turkish: Afyonkarahisar Kalesi) is a historical fortification, which was built around 1350 BC and is located in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.[1][2] While Afyonkarahisar Castle (Literally: "Black Opium Castle" Fortress) refers specifically to the defensive fortification, Afyonkarahisar refers to the town containing the structure, and was renamed from Afyon to Afyonkarahisar in 2004.[3]
| Castle of Afyonkarahisar | |
|---|---|
| Afyonkarahisar in Turkey | |
Castle of Afyonkarahisar | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | |
  Castle of Afyonkarahisar Location within Turkey | |
| Coordinates | 38.76526°N 30.53801°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1350 BC |
| Materials | White masonry |
History
Late Bronze
The Hittite king Mursilis II (c. 1320 BCE) built the original structure on the summit of a 226 meter high rock (from ground level) overlooking the modern town of Afyonkarahisar, due to its value as a defensive fortification.[3]
Later
Since the construction of the original, the castle has been rebuilt several times by various rulers. The most recent reconstruction was conducted by the Turkish government.[when?][3][clarification needed]
