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Coordinates: 40°55′54″N 29°15′17″E / 40.93167°N 29.25472°E / 40.93167; 29.25472
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[[Image:aydos 800x524.jpg|thumb|right|Aydos Dagi, [[Kartal]]]]
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'''Aydos Hill''' ({{Langx|tr|Aydos Tepesi}}) is a [[hill]] in the north of [[Kartal]] district of [[Istanbul]], Turkey. Its peak at {{convert|537|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level is the highest point of Istanbul.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Güneralp |first1=Burak |last2=Tezer |first2=Azime |last3=Albayrak |first3=İlke |title=Urbanization, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Challenges and Opportunities A Global Assessment |date=21 September 2013 |publisher=Springer Netherlands |isbn=9789400770881 |page=293 |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=swW6BQAAQBAJ&pg=PA293 |access-date=1 February 2024 |chapter=Local Assessment of Istanbul: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services}}</ref> The hill is surrounded by woods.
'''Aydos Dagi''' (Turkish: '''Aydos Dağı''') (537 m) is the highest point of [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]] where is located on the northern side of the district [[Kartal]].


== The name of Aydos ==
==Toponymy of Aydos==
Aydos' name comes from Aydos Fortress, which was situated next to the hill. The fortress was built in the first half of 6th century by the [[Roman Empire]]. Today, the ruins of Aydos Fortress are in the [[Sultanbeyli]] and [[Pendik]] district of Istanbul.


==References==
Aydos name comes from an Aydos Fortress where is next to the hill which has built in first half of 6th century by [[ancient Rome|Romans]]. Today, the ruins of Aydos Fortress is on [[Sultanbeyli]] district of [[Istanbul]].
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Latest revision as of 00:50, 1 November 2024

Aydos Hill
Aydos Tepesi
A view of Aydos Hill.
Highest point
Elevation537 m (1,762 ft)
Coordinates40°55′54″N 29°15′17″E / 40.93167°N 29.25472°E / 40.93167; 29.25472
Geography
Map
LocationKartal, Istanbul

Aydos Hill (Turkish: Aydos Tepesi) is a hill in the north of Kartal district of Istanbul, Turkey. Its peak at 537 m (1,762 ft) above sea level is the highest point of Istanbul.[1] The hill is surrounded by woods.

Toponymy of Aydos

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Aydos' name comes from Aydos Fortress, which was situated next to the hill. The fortress was built in the first half of 6th century by the Roman Empire. Today, the ruins of Aydos Fortress are in the Sultanbeyli and Pendik district of Istanbul.

References

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  1. ^ Güneralp, Burak; Tezer, Azime; Albayrak, İlke (21 September 2013). "Local Assessment of Istanbul: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services". Urbanization, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Challenges and Opportunities A Global Assessment. Springer Netherlands. p. 293. ISBN 9789400770881. Retrieved 1 February 2024.