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Yumurtalık Castle
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Yumurtalık Castle
Yumurtalık Castle or Ayas Castle is located in Yumurtalık city in Adana Province of Turkey. The castle was built during the times of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia in 1282 AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Adana Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 13th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Armenian
Later Cultures: Crusaders + Islamic
Site Features: Armenian & Crusaders & Islamic Monuments
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