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Silifke Castle

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Silifke Castle

Silifke Castle is a medieval Byzantine castle located in Mersin Province, Turkey. The area history is dating back to the Roman times, but the current castle is dating back to the Byzantine era in the 5th or 6th century AD.

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Country: Turkey

District: Mersin Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 1st Century AD

Oldest Culture: Roman

Later Cultures: Byzantine + Armenian

Site Features: Armenian Monuments

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Elevation: 164 m

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