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Toprakkale

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Toprakkale

Toprakkale is an ancient Urartian fortress built by Rusa I in the 8th century BC. It is located near the modern city of Van in eastern Turkey.

Site Information

Country: Turkey

District: Van Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 8th Century BC

Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Urartu

Later Cultures: Kingdom of Urartu

Site Features: Urartian Monuments

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