This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2024 shows a view of the Yoros Castle in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
ISTANBUL, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Yoros Castle is a significant historical fortress located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Türkiye, overlooking the Bosphorus Strait where it meets the Black Sea.
Its strategic position was crucial, especially during the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) period, as it allowed for control and defense of this important maritime passage.
This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2024 shows a dilapidated wall of the Yoros Castle in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 19, 2024 shows a view of the Yoros Castle in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2024 shows a view of the Yoros Castle in Istanbul, Türkiye. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)■
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