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  • Zilkale

    Zilkale is a medieval castle located in Rize Province in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It is believed that the castle was built by Byzantine empire in the 14th-15th century AD. The castle was used for military purposes during the Ottoman Empire.
    Archaeological Site
    Zilkale
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    Elevation: 679 m

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    Zilkale

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    Castles and Fortresses

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    Turkey

    Rize

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    14th Century AD

    Empire of Trebizond

    Islamic

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    Trapezuntine Monuments

     

     

     

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