Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 11 - Hasankale - The Ancient Citadel and Thermal Springs
Title
Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 11 - Hasankale - The Ancient Citadel and Thermal Springs
Image Description and Historical Context
This postcard depicts the ancient citadel of Hasankale alongside the thermal springs. The central structure is a domed stone building with an arched entrance, set against a backdrop of rolling hills. To the right, the rugged terrain rises up, with remnants of fortifications visible on the hillside. A series of structures and bridges extend across the landscape, indicating the presence of the thermal springs in the area.
Date or Circa Period
ca. 1920
Publisher's Series Number
No. 11
Orientation
Horizontal
Original Printed Text
Imp. Méchithariste, Vienne VII, Autriche.
Հասան-Գալէ, Հին բերդն ու ջերմուկը
Hassan-Kalé, L'ancienne citadelle et les eaux thermales
Հասան-Գալէ, Հին բերդն ու ջերմուկը
Hassan-Kalé, L'ancienne citadelle et les eaux thermales
Publisher / Printer
Mekhitarists of Vienna
Notes
Hassan-Kalé, historically known as Hasankale, is a town located in the Erzurum Province of eastern Turkey. The town's modern name is Pasinler. The name "Hasankale" translates to "Hasan's Castle" in Turkish, with "Hasan" being a common male name and "kale" meaning "castle."
Collection
Citation
“Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 11 - Hasankale - The Ancient Citadel and Thermal Springs,” Armenian Philatelic, accessed December 23, 2024, https://armphil.com/items/show/12.