Erkek Castle

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Erkek Castle

Erkek Castle or Pernek Castle, is a ruined castle located in Erzurum Province, Turkey. It was built by Byzantines, probably in the 10th Century AD or later.

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Country: Turkey

District: Erzurum Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: Middle Ages

Oldest Culture: Byzantine

Later Cultures: Byzantine

Site Features: Byzantine Monuments

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Elevation: 1098 m

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