Afyonkarahisar Castle
| Castle of Afyonkarahisar | |
|---|---|
| Afyonkarahisar in Turkey | |
Castle of Afyonkarahisar | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 38°45′55″N 30°32′17″E / 38.76526°N 30.53801°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1350 BC |
| Materials | White masonry |
The Castle of Afyonkarahisar (Turkish: Afyonkarahisar Kalesi, lit. '"Black Opium Castle" Fortress') is a historical fortification, which was built around 1350 BC and is located in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. While Afyonkarahisar Castle (Literally: "Black Opium Castle" Fortress) refers specifically to the defensive fortification, Afyonkarahisar refers to the town containing the structure, and was renamed from Afyon to Afyonkarahisar in 2004.