Aydos Hill
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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.{{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}} The hill is surrounded by woods.
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.
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Category:Landforms of Istanbul Province
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