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Harput Castle

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Harput Castle

Harput Castle is a historical castle located in Harput district, Elazığ Province, Turkey. It was built by Kingdom of Urartu in the 8th century BC, and was restored during Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods.

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Country: Turkey

District: Elazığ Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: First Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Urartu

Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine + Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

UNESCO Tentative List

Official Name: Historic City of Harput

Date of Submission: 2018

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