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Oltu Castle
Oltu Castle
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Oltu Castle
Oltu Castle is a castle located in Oltu town in Erzurum Province, Turkey. It was originally built by Byzantines in the 7th century AD. Later, the castle was rebuilt and restored by Georgian, Armenian, Seljuks and Ottomans.
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Country: Turkey
District: Erzurum Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 7th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Armenian + Georgian + Islamic
Site Features: Mixed Monuments
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