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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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