Located 37 km west of Alanya, 9 km inland from the sea; It was reconstructed by the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat in 1232, and the Byzantine ruins in it were preserved and brought to its present appearance.
Located 37 km west of Alanya, 9 km inland from the sea; It was reconstructed by the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat in 1232, and the Byzantine ruins in it were preserved and brought to its present appearance.
The function of the castle on the Silk Road is to ensure the safety of the caravans stopping in Alarahan, on the banks of the Alara Stream. The castle was built on a steep hill rising from 200 meters to 500 meters. It has a magnificent appearance. It has two parts as outer and inner castle. It is entered into the castle through a dark corridor with 120 steps. It is necessary to pay attention to the weeds and ruins, since it is not opened to visitors by being organized as a ruins. There is also a deep pit towards the middle of the tunnel. The tip of it is in the cellars, which they cross to get water. Tunnels were built inside the castle by carving the rocks. Among the ruins, there is a small palace, the rooms of the castle officials and a bath.
Alara Stream is located on the side of the castle. The castle is a place where history and nature intertwine. The ancient Alara Han Castle, with its location and history, is a structure that must be visited and explored. For those who are interested in history, this ancient building will be an interesting excursion.
We recommend you to visit it to get lost in the depths of history and feel those moments. Every opportunity that offers the opportunity to wander through history takes its place in your life as a unique memory.
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