The Mysterious Origins of Maiden’s Castle

The video explores a historic port city known for its myths, focusing on Maiden's Castle off the coast of southern Turkey. Built in the 12th century, its origins remain a mystery. A legend tells of a Byzantine king who constructed the castle to protect his daughter from a foretold snake bite, only for the prophecy to come true. The castle's fortified walls and towers served as a defense against invaders. Despite the legend being a relic of the past, the castle's stone walls still stand, preserving its secrets.

What is the geographical location of Maiden's Castle?

• Off the coast of northern Turkey

• Off the coast of southern Turkey

• In the center of Turkey

• On the eastern border of Turkey

According to legend, why did the Byzantine king build the castle?

• To serve as a summer residence

• To protect his kingdom from invaders

• To protect his daughter from a snake bite

• To hide his treasure

How did the snake manage to reach the princess according to the legend?

• It flew into the castle

• It crawled through a secret tunnel

• It was hidden in a fruit basket

• It was brought in by a servant

What feature of the castle made it an effective defense against enemy ships?

• Its location on a high mountain

• Its underground tunnels

• Its fortified walls and eight towers

• Its moat filled with water

What remains a mystery about the Maiden's Castle?

• The number of rooms inside the castle

• The identity of its original builders

• The exact date it was built

• The materials used in its construction