Site: Ak
Country: Turkey
Region: Cilicia, South-Central Turkey
Location : 37° 32’ N, 36° 22’ E
Cultures: Armenian
Description:

Ak is an Armenian garrison fortress and chapel.  The latter is positioned at the extreme north on the highest point in the east bailey.  The lower west bailey is separated from its counterpart at the east by a barrier of rocks and sharply falling cliffs.  This site once guarded a strategic road from Kadirli in northern Cilicia Pedias north to Geben and Cappadocia.

Ref: Ecclesiastical 1, pp. 165-67; Fortifications, pp. 55-56; Expedition, Ch. 17; Châteaux, pp. 160-161.

Alternate Site Names and Spellings: none known