The narrator, a solo traveler, visits Satan's Castle in Turkey, exploring its history and architecture. As night falls, he sets up camp but is startled by gunshots and flees, fearing for his life. Unbeknownst to him, the police had been alerted by locals who suspected a treasure hunter. The police, mistaking the narrator for the suspect, fired shots. The situation is resolved the next day when the narrator meets with the police, who explain the misunderstanding. The narrator reflects on the experience, acknowledging the importance of understanding local perspectives and the potential consequences of miscommunication.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The castle was originally constructed in the Bronze Age, around 500 BC.
2. The castle has been conquered by various groups, including the Medes, Persians, Romans, Sassanids, Georgians, Seljuks, Ilkhanids, Safavids, and Ottomans.
3. The castle was renovated and adapted by each group, but many of its historic details have been lost to time.
4. The castle is said to be haunted by a demon or devil, which is why it's called Satan's Castle.
5. The narrator visited the castle and explored its main entrance, chapel, and cistern.
6. The narrator found a tunnel and a secret entrance to the castle.
7. The narrator set up camp near the tower and started a fire.
8. The narrator noticed that the path was lit by streetlights, but the castle was not, and the wires were cut.
9. The narrator heard gunshots and saw someone with a flashlight approaching.
10. The narrator ran away from the castle and hid.
11. The narrator's Turkish friend, Suat, called the police and told them to hide.
12. The police arrived and were looking for a treasure hunter and a potential terrorist.
13. The narrator was mistaken for the treasure hunter and terrorist.
14. The narrator was told to go back to their tent, where the military police were waiting.
15. The narrator met the officer who had been chasing them and explained that they were just a YouTube creator.
16. The officer asked the narrator about their job and YouTube channel.
17. The narrator was taken to a nearby hotel to spend the night.
18. The next day, the narrator learned that the locals had told the authorities about a treasure hunter and the police had assumed the narrator was the culprit.
19. The narrator's rental vehicle had been checked, and the smashed control panel had been seen.
20. The pieces were eventually put together, and the narrator was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Note that I excluded any opinions or subjective statements from the text, and only included factual information.