Payas Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Complex The Payas Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Complex is an impressive compound that comprises of three distinct parts: the Payas Castle, the Demon Tower, and the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai complex. The Payas Castle is a unique structure compared to most Turkish castles, having been built by the Genoese and then given to the Knights Templar. It eventually fell under Ottoman control and was rebuilt by them during the construction of the Caravanserai in the 1500s. The Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai is the largest and most prominent part of the complex, designed to accommodate travelers who passed through the area. This large inn was built in 1574 by Mimar Sinan for Sokullu Mehmet Pasha at a strategic point where trade routes intersected with the Hajj road to Mecca. The caravanserai was capable of housing travelers and their goods and provided facilities for washing, worship, and conducting business with other travelers. The Sarı Selim Mosque, also known as the "Yellow Selim Mosque," is a small mosque located within the complex. It is mentioned in travel journals by the famous Ottoman traveler, Evliya Chelebi. The courtyard of the mosque is graced by a massive 350-year-old olive tree, which is a prominent feature of the area. Outside the city walls, not far from the Payas Castle and the caravanserai, is the Demon Tower, also known as the "Cin Kule." This fortress was constructed three years after the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai to protect the harbor. It served as a site for a new Ottoman shipyard, which was used for the invasion of Cyprus. Although the Demon Tower has lost some of its ancient charm, it has been restored and converted into a small café.