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The well preserved Byzantine castle stands on
the hill of Ayasuluk during 1500 years. As the castle was located at
significant point it was rebuilt and expanded in the Seljukian and Ottoman
eras. The main entrance gate of the castle was constructed from the stones
of Roman buildings in the 6th century AD. The castle has 15
towers and is surrounded by rubble stoned city walls reaching to
1.5 km. A church, -built into a former
Byzantine church, a small mosque and several cisterns are within the borders
of the citadel of Ayasuluk. Also, it was proved from the remaining of
sub-mycenean graves belonging to 14th
century BC, that the hill was used as a necropolis.
How to Go?… The Citadel of Ayasuluk is located inside
Selcuk, 18 km north of Kusadasi. Every 15 minutes, Kusadasi - Selcuk
minibuses depart from Kusadasi to Selcuk.
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