Historical Muşalikalesi (Behramşah Castle)

History & True Legends / Legends Muşalikalesi (Behramşah Castle) is an imposing eagle's nest castle built on a steep rock mass in the 13th century by Behramşah, one of the commanders of the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I and the local lord. This historical fortification, which is mentioned together with the Behramşah Tomb located in the village at the foot of the castle, was used to protect the northern passages of the Silk Road and rich silver mines during the Seljuk period. It is the strategic Seljuk seal on the mountainous peak of the Central Anatolian steppe, with its cut stone city walls, bastions and cisterns.

Geographical Structure & Altitude & Nature It is located on a steep limestone cliff on the ridge of Muşalikalesi village, at an altitude of approximately 1,580 meters. It is surrounded by dense oak and Scots pine forests, deep valley crevices and plateau pastures.

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