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Pertek Castle
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Pertek Castle
Pertek Castle is a castle located in the Pertek district of the Tunceli province, Turkey. It was built in the 11th century AD by the Seljukid Mengujekids beys. Under the Ottoman Empire it was restored and rebuilt in the 16th century AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Tunceli Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 11th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 866 m
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