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Tortum Castle
Tortum Castle
Tortum Castle
Tortum Castle is a castle located in Tortumkale town in Erzurum Province, Turkey. It was built by Georgian king in the 9th or 10th century AD. The castle was restored several times by Seljuks and Ottomans.
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Country: Turkey
District: Erzurum Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 10th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Georgian
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Georgian & Islamic Monuments
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