The Fortress of Eil

The castle was built on a steep, high, rocky mountain on the banks of the Dicle River. It is the first settlement in the county. To the east of the castle, there are the remains of an old and double-walled castle. To the west of the castle, IV of the Assyrian kings. Tiglatpileser or III. There is a book that is believed to belong to Shalmaneser. The book is carved into the rock, written in cuneiform. Based on this, it is understood that the castle was built during the Assyrian period. The castle is carved out of the rocks and is connected to the river Dicle by a secret staircase with 177 steps.