Kinzi Castle

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Kinzi Castle

Kinzi Castle is a ruined castle located near Bağdaşen village in Ardahan Province, Turkey. It is believed that it was built during the time of the kingdom of Urartu in the 1st millennium BC. The castle was restored later by Seljuks and Ottomans.

Site Information

Country: Turkey

District: Ardahan Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: First Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Urartu

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Urartian & Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 2150 m

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