Story and significance
About
One of the ancient Urartian settlements in the Tunceli region, the castle was built on high rocks.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
Reflecting the historical depth of Tunceli province, Mazgirt Castle is important with its rock cisterns and inscriptions. Traces of Urartian architecture can be clearly seen in this ruin area, which is valuable for the archaeological history of Türkiye. You can use the Map data for the transportation route.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Historic sites
- Coordinates
- 39.1900° N, 39.4796° E
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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Location on the map
Map
39.1900° N, 39.4796° E