Gaziantep - Citadel

The well preserved citadel from Seljuk times in Gaziantep occupies the site of a earlier Justinian fortress (sixth century) on the northern edge of the Old City. The ancient Tell Halaf (hüyük) on which it stands is known to have been settled as early as about 3,500 B.C. The Byzantine fortress, inside the walls of which there were also houses, is said to have been built with the proceeds of sale of a valuable piece of jewelry belonging to the Emperor's sister.