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Karaman Castle
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Karaman Castle
Karaman Castle is a historical castle located in the city of Karaman, Turkey. The castle was probably built in the 11th or 12th century AD by the Byzantine Empire. It was captured by the Seljuks of Anatolia, Karamanids and finally the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans restored the castle in 1465 AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Karaman Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Byzantine & Islamic Monuments
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