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Surp Sarkis Armenian Church is a three-nave basilica located in the Menemen district of İzmir, constructed in the 19th century and used for religious activities until 1922.【1】 Location and History The building is situated on the eastern slopes of Değirmen Dağ within the boundaries of today’s Zafer Mahallesi. The area was known as Armenian Mahallesi until 1924. The exact construction date of the church cannot be determined due to the absence of an inscription on the structure; however, its archit

Sığacık Castle is a coastal defense structure built during the Ottoman period, located in the Sığacık Neighborhood of the Seferihisar District in İzmir province. A castle is a complex of structures combining military defense, harbor control, administrative functions, and permanent settlement. Within the castle walls lies the settlement area known today as “Kaleiçi”. Location and Geographical Setting Sığacık Castle is situated in the Sığacık Neighborhood of the Seferihisar District in İzmir provi