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


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Aydos Dağı, Kartal

Aydos Tepesi (Template:Lang-tr, "Aydos Hill") (537 m) is the highest point of Istanbul, Turkey where is located on the northern side of the district Kartal.

The name of Aydos

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

40°55′54″N 29°15′17″E / 40.93167°N 29.25472°E / 40.93167; 29.25472