Belenkeşlik Castle

Belenkeslik Castle is a medieval fortification in Mersin province, Turkey, in the historical region of Cilicia. Built by Armenians in the late 12th or 13th century, it functioned more as a fortified estate house than a true castle, consisting of a single rectangular keep with a ground-level entrance on the southwestern wall. The structure probably served as the center of an agricultural district, housing a local baron and his family. The area around the castle has been turned into a small public park with picnic spots.