Işıkkale

Işıkkale (meaning the "castle of light") is an ancient settlement in Turkey [1]. Işıkkale is located at 36°26′22″N 34°00′35″E in the rural area of Silifke ilçe of Mersin Province [1]. Işıkkale was established in the Taurus Mountains [1]. Işıkkale is between two other archaeologically important sites; Karakabaklı and Sinekkale [1]. The original name of the settlement is not known [1]. It dates back to Hellenistic, Roman and the early Byzantine ages [1]. There are many buildings, cisterns, wineries, and olive oil presses [1]. In most of the buildings polygonal masonry is used [1].