Site: Babaoğlan
Country: Turkey
Region: Cilicia, South-Central Turkey
Location : 37° 14’ N, 36° 11’ E
Cultures: Late Antique, Armenian, Byzantine
Description:

Babaoğlan is a large garrison fortress of late antique, Byzantine, and Armenian construction.  Its three wards (or baileys) are preceded at the north by a precipitous outwork.  A formidable tower guards access to the upper ward which contains two circular rooms with tiled floors.  This site is located on the eastern edge of Cilicia Pedias near Amuda and has clear inter-visibility with the fortresses at Bodrum, Çardak, and Anavarza.  An Armenian-period settlement and chapel are located below the fortress outcrop.

Ref: Fortifications, pp. 84-87; Settlements, pp. 191-193; Expedition, Ch. 18; Karatepe, pp. 24; Burgen, pp. 135-136; Châteaux, pp. 50-51.

Alternate Site Names and Spellings: Babaoglan