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Yelbiz Castle

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Yelbiz Castle

Yelbiz Castle is a ruined castle, probably Byzantine, located in Mersin Province, Turkey. The ruins include a monastery with two wide halls, a part of a basilica and a courtyard.

Site Information

Country: Turkey

District: Mersin Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: Middle Ages

Oldest Culture: Byzantine

Later Cultures: Byzantine

Site Features: Byzantine Monuments

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Elevation: 588 m

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