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.

Site Information

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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Elevation: 1281 m

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