Site: Anahşa
Country: Turkey
Region: Cilicia, South-Central Turkey
Location : 37° 23’ N, 34° 54’ E
Cultures: Armenian, Byzantine
Description:

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.

Alternate Site Names and Spellings: Anahsa