: Anahşa
: Turkey
: Cilicia, South-Central Turkey
: 37° 23’ N, 34° 54’ E
: Armenian, Byzantine
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Anahşa is a large garrison fortress in the Taurus Mts., primarily of Armenian construction.  Its irregular circuit walls are protected by horseshoe-shaped towers and the three impressive gates defend the carefully defined baileys.  This site was positioned above the Çakıt Valley to guard the strategic route from Cappadocia and Pozantı to Milvan and Cilicia Pedias.

 

Ref: Fortifications, pp. 62-65; Expedition, Ch. 13; Burgruine, pp. 179-189; Burgen, pp. 224-225; Commonality, pp. 248-249; Châteaux, pp. 221-224.

 

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

: Anahsa


Site Album Images Description Author Year Cultures
Ah
1
Site Plan(s)
Robert W. Edwards
1979
Armenian, Byzantine
20
Color Transparencies
Robert W. Edwards
1979
Armenian, Byzantine
12
B&W Photographs
Robert W. Edwards
1979
Armenian, Byzantine