Afyonkarahisar Castle
The Castle of Afyonkarahisar (Turkish: Afyonkarahisar Kalesi) is a historical fortification, which was built around 1350 BC and is located in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. While Afyonkarahisar Castle (Literally: "Black Opium Castle" Fortress) refers specifically to the defensive fortification, Afyonkarahisar refers to the town containing the structure, and was renamed from Afyon to Afyonkarahisar in 2004.
| Castle of Afyonkarahisar | |
|---|---|
| Afyonkarahisar in Turkey | |
Castle of Afyonkarahisar | |
Castle of Afyonkarahisar | |
| Coordinates | 38.76526°N 30.53801°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1350 BC |
| Materials | White masonry |
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