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Kizlar Castle

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It is a historic castle ruin situated on a hill overlooking the Botan Valley, east of the Merkez district.

Timeline, heritage and stories

Heritage

Kizlar Castle was built on steep rocks and used as a strategic observation point in the past. Bearing traces of ancient civilizations around Siirt, the structure is located on today's trekking routes. For exact coordinates of this site in Türkiye, look at the Harita section.

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Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.

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Siirt Archaeological Museum Museum

Siirt Archaeological Museum

Located in the Merkez district, the museum houses historical artifacts obtained from rescue excavations in the region.

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Sheikh Turki Tomb

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