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Kız Kalesi, also known as Deniz Kalesi, is situated on a small islet approximately 600 metres off the coast of Kızkalesi Village in the Erdemli district of Mersin. small serves as the symbol of the neighbourhood and is located 60 kilometres southwest of Mersin. According to historical sources, the castle was built in 1199 by I. Leon; this date is derived from an inscription on the castle itself. Additionally, according to Herodotus, city, it was founded by the Cypriot Korykos. Korykos first appe

Deniz Kalesi, also known as Kız Kalesi, is located on a small islet approximately 600 metres offshore from the coast of Kızkalesi Village in the Erdemli district of Mersin. The fortress serves as the symbol of the neighbourhood bearing its name and is situated 60 kilometres southwest of Mersin. According to historical sources, the castle was built in 1199 by I. Leon; this information is derived from an inscription on the castle itself. Additionally, according to Herodotus, the town was founded b