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Akçakale Tower

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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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Elevation: 26 m

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