Altıntepe

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Altıntepe

Altıntepe is an Urartian fortress and temple site dating from the 9th-7th century BC. It is located on a small hill overlooking the Euphrates River in the Üzümlü district of Erzincan Province, Turkey.

Site Information

Country: Turkey

District: Erzincan Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 9th Century BC

Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Urartu

Later Cultures: Kingdom of Urartu

Site Features: Urartian Monuments

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Elevation: 1211 m

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