It was first conquered by Ottoman forces in 1305 , but retaken by the Byzantines shortly thereafter .
Byzantines , Genoese , and Ottomans fought over this strategic fortification for years .
Byzantines was first conquered by Ottomans forces in 1305 , but retaken by the Byzantines shortly thereafter .
Byzantines , Genoese , and Ottomans fought over this strategic fortification for years .