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| Erzurum Castle | |
|---|---|
Erzurum Kalesi | |
 Gate with clock tower in background | |
 Interactive map of the Erzurum Castle area | |
General information | |
| Location | Erzurum |
| Coordinates | 39°54′28″N 41°16′38″E / 39.90779°N 41.27721°E |
| Years built | 5th and 12th century |
The Erzurum Castle is a 5th century fortification located in Erzurum, Turkey. It is a monument of cultural heritage[1] and is the oldest site in the city.[2] The castle is located at the traditional center of the city and is near other monuments such as the Çifte Minareli Medrese.
History
[edit]The Byzantines constructed a castle on the site in 422 during their conflicts with the Persians.[3] The Saltukids then modified the castle in the 12th century,[4] and a citadel mosque was also present around this time.[5] In the Ottoman period, the castle was used by the sultan's janissaries.[2] During the Russo-Turkish wars of the 19th century, an Ottoman army official described the castle as a fortification surrounded by shops and residences.[3]
During the Battle of Erzurum, the Ottoman defenses extended heavily beyond the historic fortress itself.[6] According to historian William Edward David Allen, as the Russians broke through the outlying forts and entered the city, fighting did not take place on the ancient fortifications of Erzurum.[7]
Architecture
[edit]The castle features a brick minaret from the 12th century and a clock from the 19th century.[4] The walls, also dating to the 12th century modifications, compose the majority of the remaining structure.[4] The citadel mosque is notable for lacking a central open courtyard.[5] The site is also one of several castles in Turkey that have been mapped with 3D modeling to allow people to observe the site in virtual reality.[8]
Interior of castle mosque
Tower and clock
Exterior walls
View of Erzurum Castle
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ Akpinar Külekçi, E., Özgeriş, M., Sezen, I., Karahan, A., & Karahan, F. (2023). A Research to Determine the Perception of the Tangible Cultural Architectural Heritage of Erzurum Castle and Its Surroundings in Turkey. Sustainability, 16(1), 34.
- 1 2 Ring, Trudy; Schellinger, Paul; Watson, Noelle, eds. (2013). International Dictionary of Historic Places. Vol. 3. Taylor & Francis. p. 225. ISBN 9781134259656.
- 1 2 Hayashi, Kayoko; Aydin, Mahir, eds. (2013). "Chapter 6 Erzurum: A Border City of East Anatolia". Ottoman State. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781136188572.
- 1 2 3 Kaçar, Ömercan (2025). Lonely Planet Turkiye. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781136188572.
- 1 2 Yaghi, Ghazwan (2024). Imperial Ideology and Architecture. Brill. p. 29. ISBN 9789004697171.
- ↑ Bartrop, Paul, ed. (2024). "4 A "Sideshow" to the Great War: The Forgotten Campaign in the Caucuses". The Routledge History of the First World War. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781040104712.
- ↑ Edward David Allen, William (2011). Caucasian Battlefields. Cambridge University Press. p. 363. ISBN 9781108013352.
- ↑ Oliveira, Lidia (2022). Handbook of Research on Digital Communications, Internet of Things, and the Future of Cultural Tourism. IGI Global. p. 143. ISBN 9781799885306.