Name
The name of Demir Hisar derives from the treasure of iron which the surrounding mountains in this region have, which is why it is called Iron Fortress. The name has been changed according to the ruler and his ruling period. When it was ruled by the Greeks, it was known as Sidero Kastron which in translation means ‘Iron Fortress’, and when it was overtaken by the Ottoman army, the name was changed in to ”Demir Hisar” which in their language also means ‘’ Iron Fortress’’. “Demir Hisar” was maintained as the town's name when in Yugoslavia, and remained so in Macedonia.
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