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Located to the east of Sağman village in the Pertek district of Tunceli Province, Türkiye, Sağman Castle is a historical structure built atop a steep rocky hill, notable for both its geographical position and architectural remains. Although the exact date of its construction is unknown, historical sources indicate that it was commissioned by a Turkish bey from the Artuqid dynasty based in Diyarbakır. The castle occupied a strategic location controlling the regional transit routes. Today, parts o

Tokat Castle is a defensive structure located in the city center of Tokat province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region, built atop steep and rugged rocky cliffs. The castle resembles a natural fortress and stands out due to its strategic location. On the rocky slope to the southwest, there is an ancient rock tomb and a staircase consisting of 362 steps. This staircase reaches down to the foot of the castle and is largely open today. Currently, the castle is closed to visitors due to structural safety

Nevşehir Castle is situated in the center of Nevşehir Province, atop a prominent hill at an elevation of 1,285 meters. The castle is notable for its proximity to the city center and its surrounding remains of rock-cut settlements from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The structure has an asymmetrical layout, extending in alignment with the orientation of the hill. It features two entrances: one to the west and one to the east. The western gate has a round arch and measures 2.10 meters in width

Eğirdir Castle is a historic structure located in the Mediterranean Region of Türkiye, within the town of Eğirdir in the province of Isparta. It is situated on a peninsula that extends into Lake Eğirdir. Comprising an inner and an outer castle, this fortification was constructed, repaired, and utilized by various political entities throughout different historical periods. While the surviving remains are predominantly from the Byzantine period, the castle also bears notable traces from the Seljuk