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Tortum Castle

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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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Elevation: 1502 m

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