: Īşa
: Turkey
: Cilicia, South-Central Turkey
: 37° 27’ N, 35° 07’ E
: Armenian
:

Īşa is a small Armenian garrison fortress with a vaulted chapel, small bailey, and a surprisingly intricate and well-defended entrance.  This site is located in the Vale of Karsantı near the castle at Tamrut.  Nearby are the remains of a medieval civilian settlement with a stone fountain.

 

Ref: Ecclesiastical 2, pp. 143-144; Fortifications, pp. 150-153; Settlements, p. 198-199; Châteaux, pp. 16-18.

 

(Site description written and references compiled by Robert W. Edwards)

: Isa, İşa


Site Album Images Description Author Year Cultures
Is
1
Site Plan(s)
Robert W. Edwards
1981
Armenian
7
Color Transparencies
Robert W. Edwards
1981
Armenian
20
B&W Photographs
Robert W. Edwards
1981
Armenian