Story and significance
About
It is a historical castle rising on an island on the Keban Dam Lake within the borders of Tunceli.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
Dating back to the Urartian period, Pertek Castle has gained the appearance of an island today with the rise of the dam waters. This structure, which is one of the important mid-water castles in Türkiye, was also repaired and used during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods. You can check the Map section on the page to examine the exact location of the castle.
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