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Altıntepe
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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