Malazgirt Castle

Malazgirt Castle
Malazgirt, Muş, Turkey
Site information
TypeFortress, Fortification
Open to
the public		Yes
Location
Coordinates39°08′49″N 42°32′43″E / 39.147°N 42.54521°E / 39.147; 42.54521
Site history
MaterialsHorasan Mortar
Battles/warsSiege of Manzikert (1054), Battle of Manzikert

The Malazgirt Castle (Turkish: Malazgirt Kalesi), is a historical fort in the Malazgirt district of Muş. The fort surrounds the city center. It was repaired at various times.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.