Avnik Castle

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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.

Site Information

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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Elevation: 2042 m

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