Joshua's Hill
Joshua's Hill (Turkish: Yuşa Tepesi or Hazreti Yuşa Tepesi), a hill located on the Anatolian shore of the Bosporus in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, Turkey, is a shrine consisting of a mosque and a tomb dedicated to Yusha (Turkish: Hazreti Yuşa). The summit of the hill is 202 metres (663 feet) above sea level and an important landmark for vessels coming from the Black Sea. On its summit there's a terrace with benches for the comfort of pilgrims visiting the mosque and the tomb of Saint Joshua. To the north of the hill is Yoros Castle.
| Joshua's Hill | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 195 m (640 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°09′45.18″N 29°05′6.90″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Yuşa Tepesi (Turkish) |
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| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Hill |
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