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Akçakale Tower
Akçakale Tower
Akçakale is a fortress in Akçaabat, 18 km west of Trabzon,Turkey. It is believed that it was built by emperor Alexios II of Trebizond (1297-1330 AD) for protection against the Seljuk attacks.
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Country: Turkey
District: Trabzon Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 14th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Trapezuntine Empire
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Trapezuntine Empire Monuments
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