Ardanuç Castle, Medieval fortress in Ardanuç, Turkey
The stone fortress stands on a rocky elevation near Ardanuç River, with outer walls stretching 220 meters in length and 55 meters in width.
The castle originated in the 5th century under Georgian King Vakhtang Gorgasali and underwent reconstruction in the 9th century by Ashot I Kuropalates.
The castle structure includes a single-nave church built from unprocessed white stone, with traces of blue paint indicating former wall decorations.
The archaeological site is accessible year-round, with recent excavations starting in September 2021 under the direction of archaeologist Osman Aytekin.
The fortress contains distinct sections of outer and inner fortifications, with remnants of medieval engineering visible in the surviving wall segments.
Location: Artvin Province
Location: Ardanuç
Inception: 5 century
GPS coordinates: 41.12670,42.05460
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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