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Kilitbahir Castle
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Kilitbahir Castle
Kilitbahir Castle is a fortress on the west side of the Dardanelles, opposite the city of Çanakkale, Turkey. The castle was constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1463 AD to control the straits at their narrowest point.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Çanakkale Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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