Ankara Kalesi - Ankara, Turkey - Historic Forts on Waymarking.com

Ankara Castle (Turkish: Ankara Kalesi) is a fortification from ancient or medieval era in Ankara, Turkey. The exact date of its construction is unknown. Having been controlled by Romans and Byzantines earlier; it was captured by Seljuq Turks in 1073, by Crusaders in 1101 and again by Seljuqs in 1227. The castle saw extensive repair by the order of Ibrahim Pasa in 1832 during the Ottoman era.

The outer citadel surrounds the old Ankara. There are 42 pentagonal towers along the walls, which range between 14–16 m (46–52 ft) in height. The inner castle covers around 43 km2 (17 sq mi).[citation needed]: Its southern and western walls intersect in a right angle, the eastern walls follow the ledges of the hill and the northern side was protected with a different type of defensive walls.

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The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: unknown Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Roman Empire Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim. Current condition: Partly good, partly "turkish", partly bad - you can't briefly describe this :) This site is administered by ----: City of Ankara If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access. Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link] Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link] Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed

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