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Avnik Castle
Avnik Castle
Avnik Castle is a ruined castle located in Erzurum Province, Turkey. It was originally built during the time of the kingdom of Urartu in the 1st millennium BC. The castle was rebuilt by Öljaitü, king of Ilkhanid dynasty in the 14th century AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Erzurum Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Urartu
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
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