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| Gaziantep Fortress |
Gaziantep Fortress in its magnificence, is one of the best examples of fortresses in Turkey.
Its exact history is not known, but, as a result of studies carried out, it was found that it dates back to the Chalcolithic age. Its present form dates from the period of Justinian in the 6th century AD. It is square in shape and has a circumference of 1200 metres.
The walls, which were built with large stones, were fortified by 12 towers. In addition, there is a mosque, a cistern and some ruins in the castle, and in the basement, caves, corridors, rooms and a water source may be seen. |
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