| Gaziantep Castle | |
|---|---|
| Native name Gaziantep Kalesi (Turkish) | |
| Antep Castle | |
 Gaziantep Castle in 2008 | |
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| Type | Fortification |
| Location | Gaziantep, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 37°03′59″N 37°23′00″E / 37.0664°N 37.3833°E |
| Built | 2nd and 3rd century |
| Built for | Roman Empire |
| Original use | Observation post |
| Current use | Gaziantep Defence and Heroism Panoramic Museum |
  Location of Gaziantep Castle in Turkey | |
Gaziantep Castle (Turkish: Gaziantep Kalesi) is a castle on top of a mound in the centre of Gaziantep, Turkey. First used as an observation point during the Hittite Empire, it was expanded into a castle during Roman rule. The castle was severely damaged by earthquakes in February 2023.[1][2]
- ^ Marcus, Lilit (2023-02-06). "Ancient castle used by Romans and Byzantines destroyed in Turkey earthquake". CNN. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ Engelbrecht, Cora (2023-02-06). "A castle that has stood guard over Gaziantep for nearly 2,000 years was badly damaged". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-06.