Located in Adana’s Ceyhan district, the medieval Yılankale castle continues to captivate visitors with its architectural grandeur and rich legends. Built by King Levon I during the Cilician Kingdom, the castle was once a military headquarters. Locals link the site to the mythical creature Şahmeran, and stories say snake trainers or serpent-shaped walls gave Yılankale its name. According to historian Ahmet Karataş, the castle secured key trade routes and still stands as a symbol of regional heritage.
Umutcan İşledici – Serkan Çetinkaya