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Ankara Castle

Ankara Castle is a historic fortification in the city of Ankara constructed in or after the 7th century. The earliest fortification on the site was constructed in the 8th century BC by the Phrygians and rebuilt in 278 BC by the Galatians. The castle was rebuilt or renovated under the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman empires.

When we lived in Ankara, you couldn’t even get inside the castle, but from recent pictures I’ve seen, it looks to have been restored and is now a tourist attraction.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly unsharp.

Determined starling, posted earlier:

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Julie Oldfield13-Oct-2022 00:22
What incredible history. A lovely shot of the castle amongst the rooftops. V
Carl Carbone13-Oct-2022 00:20
Amazing history.
Gill Kopy12-Oct-2022 02:22
It does look fragile here ! but what a great shot - it would be wonderful to visit. V
larose forest photos12-Oct-2022 00:17
There is a history lesson right there in the castle and its site.... what a truly fascinating place, and a lovely shot. V
Dennis Hoyne11-Oct-2022 23:59
History is so interesting, I would love to visit now.
janescottcumming11-Oct-2022 22:02
I’ll bet it’s is interesting to visit there now. Lots of history. V
joseantonio11-Oct-2022 18:27
a place with so much history.V.
hayl11-Oct-2022 17:00
A contrast in eras with the castle juxtaposed with the modern tower.