Ancient Öksüt Castle in Kayseri believed to be 2,000 years old
In Kayseri's Develi district, Öksüt Castle — carved into the mountainside and believed to be at least 2,000 years old, possibly dating back to the Hittites — continues to stand strong.
- Turkey
- Published Date: 02:57 | 26 November 2025
- Modified Date: 02:58 | 26 November 2025
The multi-storey rock-cut fortress, used in Roman and Seljuk eras, contains rooms, pools, water channels, animal shelters, dovecotes and worship areas, resembling an ancient city.
Experts note its hard-to-reach structure, unique architecture and potential for tourism, calling it one of the region's most remarkable historical sites.