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Hasankale Castle
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Hasankale Castle
Hasankale Castle or Pasinler Castle, is a castle located in Erzurum Province, Turkey. The first fortification at this site was built during the 9th century BC by the Kingdom of Urartu. The current castle was built in 1339 AD by Hasan Bey, son of an Ilkhanate dynasty king.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Erzurum Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Urartu
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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