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Çandır Castle

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Çandır Castle

Çandır Castle or Paperon, is a medieval Armenian castle located in Mersin Province, Turkey. It was built during the reign of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia between 12th and 14th centuries AD.

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Country: Turkey

District: Mersin Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 12th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Armenian

Later Cultures: Armenian

Site Features: Armenian Monuments

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Elevation: 1110 m

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