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Kinzi Castle
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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