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Silifke Castle
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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