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Gokvelioglu Castle
Gokvelioglu Castle
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Gokvelioglu Castle
Gokvelioglu or Kizlar Castle is a ruined castle located in Adana Province, Turkey. It is believed that it was the Arab fortification of al-Muttaqqab which dating back to the 9th century AD. The castle was occupied and rebuilt by the Armenians in the 13th century AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Adana Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 9th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Armenian
Site Features: Islamic & Armenian Monuments
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Elevation: 213 m
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