Pasinler Castle

Pasinler Castle
Gatehouse
Interactive map of Pasinler Castle
LocationPasinler, Turkey
Coordinates39°58′44″N 41°40′53″E / 39.97896°N 41.68138°E / 39.97896; 41.68138
Elevation1740 meters
BuiltIron Age
Rebuilt16th century

Pasinler Castle, sometimes referred to as Hasan Castle, is a ruined fortification in Pasinler, Turkey. The historical name for the town of Pasinler, Hasankale (lit. 'Castle of Hasan'), is derived from the castle. The site has been used as a fortification since the Iron Age.

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