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Bayburt Castle

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Bayburt Castle

Bayburt Castle is a castle located in Bayburt, Turkey. It was built during the reign of the Armenian Bagratuni Dynasty in the 9th century AD. The castle was rebuilt by the Saltuk ruler Mugis-al-Din Tugrul Sah between 1200 -1230 AD, and later during the Ottoman period.

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Country: Turkey

District: Bayburt Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 9th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Armenian

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 1628 m

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