Gaziantep fortress has a mysterious history, but its shape is magnificent. It is one of the fortress models in Turkey, so it deserves special attention.

The exact history of this fortress is unknown. However, some studies have pointed out that the fortress was inhabited before the Bronze Stone Age, and its existing shape was formed in the period of Justinian, the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 6th century. The fortress is square with a perimeter of1200m.

The outer wall of the fortress is made of big stones, and there are twelve towers for defense. In addition, there are mosques, reservoirs and other relics in the fortress. In the cellar of the fortress, you can also see caves, corridors, rooms and water sources.

Berkes (Zewuma)

Berchi is ten kilometers southeast of Nizipu, and the village with the same name has the remains of Greek, Roman and Byzantine periods.

Romkale (Romguela)

Romguela is 25km from Yavuzeli and 62km from Gaziantep. Although the exact history of Hermograd is unknown, it is believed that it was built in the late Hittite Empire, about 840 BC. Some people think that Christians in the Roman Empire set Hermograd as the center of Christianity and tried to spread Christianity to Hermograd and its surrounding areas. It is also said that Johanna of Jesus kept the Bible manuscript in Hermograd and later brought it to Beirut, thus making Hermograd a holy place for Christianity. After the Crusaders were defeated and expelled from this area, Muslims occupied Maugras and its surrounding areas. Therefore, in this area and the castle, there are many relics of the Islamic period in Turkey. In the castle, you can see the artistic features of Ilan, Turkey and an abandoned mosque.

Tieermen ancient tomb

Tiermen Tomb is located at 10 km east of Islahiya, with a height of 24 meters. It is one of the largest tombs in this area. Archaeological excavations confirmed that it was once a big city at the end of 14 BC. The city has an inner castle and an outer castle, and the walls of the castle are reinforced with large pieces of cut stones.