Işıkkale

Işıkkale (meaning the "castle of light") is an ancient settlement in Turkey. Işıkkale is located at 36°26′22″N 34°00′35″E in the rural area of Silifke ilçe (district) of Mersin Province. Işıkkale was established in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance from Silifke is 17 kilometres (11 mi) and from Mersin is 77 kilometres (48 mi). Işıkkale is between two other archaeologically important sites; Karakabaklı and Sinekkale.