Hebilli Castle
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Hebilli Castle is a ruined castle in Mersin Province, Turkey.
| Hebilli Castle | |
|---|---|
| Mersin Province, Turkey | |
To east | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
  Hebilli Castle | |
| Coordinates | 36°55′27″N 34°40′07″E |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Caliphate |
| Demolished | Most of it |
Location
The castle ruin is situated in Hebilli village which is now a suburb of Mersin at 36°55′27″N 34°40′07″E. Its distance to Mersin city center is 18 kilometres (11 mi).
History
The castle was built by an Arabic commander named Kalah Habellieh in the 7th century. The name of the castle, as well as the village, refers to its commissioner.
The building
The two-storey castle is a small castle with outer dimensions 14 m × 20 m (46 ft × 66 ft). It was probably an observation castle. The outer walls were made of face stone while the inner walls were of rubble stone.[1]