Kale (Denizli)

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Kale ( Turkish for fortress ), is the capital of the district of the Turkish province of Denizli. Kale is located about 75 km southwest of the provincial capital of Denizli. Kale had at the last census 8,475 inhabitants ( 2012). With the associated villages and small towns, the population is 29,650.

History

Kale takes its name ( German castle, fortress ) to the high built on a rock in the ancient castle of the ancient city Tabai. The castle was built in the Great probably under the Macedonian king Alexander and expanded in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Since the terrain from above the castle rises further, this weakness is especially protected by a shield wall and mountain peace.