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Rize Castle
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Rize Castle
Rize Castle is a ruined medieval castle located in Rize Province, Turkey. The castle consists of a citadel and the lower castle. It is believed that the citadel was built during the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I between 527-565 AD, and the lower castle dates back to the 13th century AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Rize Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 6th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Byzantine
Later Cultures: Byzantine
Site Features: Byzantine Monuments
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Elevation: 86 m
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