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Zilkale
Zilkale
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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.
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Country: Turkey
District: Rize Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 14th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Empire of Trebizond
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Trapezuntine Monuments
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