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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.
Site Information
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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