Haspet Castle | |
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Donatım village, Muş, Turkey | |
![]() View of Haspet Castle | |
Coordinates | 38°42′49″N 41°30′53″E / 38.71351°N 41.514756°E |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Large sections of walls are still standing. |
Site history | |
Materials | Unmortared basalt (lower walls) and mud-bricks |
Demolished | Partially |
The Haspet Castle Turkish: Haspet Kalesi), is a historical castle on the mountain slope in the central district of Muş.[1]
History
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Although the exact date of the castle is unknown, it is rumored that it was built during the reign of Alexander the Great.[2]
References
- ^ "Muş'taki Haspet Kalesi turizme kazandırılıyor". aa.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "Kaleler". Muş İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-10-02.