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Çemdin Kale
It is a historical castle reached by turning south from the 61 km point of the Şanlıurfa- Viranşehir highway and after a distance of 9 km. This castle, built on a large rocky hill and surrounded by a deep defensive moat, is estimated to have been built during the Ayyubid period for defense and accommodation purposes. Large caves are located beneath the western entrance of Çimdin Castle.
Çemdin Kale and 5 places around it
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Suggested visit:60 minutes
It is a historical castle reached by turning south from the 61 km of the Şanlıurfa- Viranşehir highway and after a distance of 9 km. This castle, built on a large rocky hill and surrounded by a deep defensive moat, is estimated to have been built during the Ayyubid period for defense and accommodation purposes. Large caves are located beneath the western entrance of Çimdin castle. There is also a water well on the castle, which was restored during the Mamluk period and is in a ruined condition today.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Çemdin Kale sits within Haliliye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 16 of them in Haliliye.
The nearest stop is Senemığar (Senem Mağara-Sanem Mağara), 8.8 km to the southwest. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Sanliurfa – Mardin route passes 11 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Çemdin Kale?
- It is a historical castle reached by turning south from the 61 km point of the Şanlıurfa- Viranşehir highway and after a distance of 9 km. This castle, built on a large rocky hill and surrounded by a deep defensive moat, is estimated to have been built during the Ayyubid period for defense and accommodation purposes. Large caves are located beneath the western entrance of Çimdin Castle.
- Where is Çemdin Kale?
- Çemdin Kale is in Haliliye, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Çemdin Kale?
- The suggested visit time for Çemdin Kale is about 60 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Çemdin Kale?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Çemdin Kale; the closest are Senemığar (Senem Mağara-Sanem Mağara), Kasr-ül Benat (Kızlar Sarayı), Soğmatar Antik Kenti.
- Is Çemdin Kale on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Çemdin Kale lies 11 km from the Sanliurfa – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.