Ardahan Castle, Medieval fortress in Ardahan, Turkey
The rectangular fortress stands on limestone cliffs above the Kura River, featuring 14 towers and walls reaching heights of 21 meters.
The fortress was reconstructed in 1544 during Sultan Suleiman's reign, incorporating earlier Seljuk foundations and architectural elements from previous centuries.
The castle walls display inscriptions in multiple languages, including Arabic text above the western gate and Georgian writings on interior surfaces.
Visitors can access the fortress through the main western gate and explore the military architecture spanning multiple historical periods.
The fortress combines architectural elements of Rumeli Hisar with local building techniques, using precision-cut stones joined with traditional Khorasan mortar.
Location: Ardahan
GPS coordinates: 41.11833,42.70303
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:12
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