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Hemite Castle
Hemite Castle
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Hemite Castle
Hemite Castle or Amouda Castle is a ruined castle located in Osmaniye Province, Turkey. It is dating back to the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia in the 12th century AD. The castle was rebuilt by Crusaders in the 13th century AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Osmaniye Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Armenian
Later Cultures: Crusaders
Site Features: Armenian & Crusader Monuments
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Elevation: 76 m
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