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  disambiguation: Sağman Castle: Explore the historical Artuqid & Ottoman castle in Tunceli, Turkey. Stunning views & strategic location.
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    - Historical Architecture
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# Sağman Castle 

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*Sağman Castle*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Condition(s) | Partially standing |
| Type(s) | Military Fortress |
| Period(s) | Artuqid Era |
| Material(s) | Dressed and rough-cut stone |
| Feature(s) | Steep rocky terrain,Well-preserved fortification walls,Strategic pass location |
| Location | Sağman Village,Pertek- Tunceli- Türkiye |

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Located to the east of Sağman village in the [Pertek district](/en/detay/pertek-kalesi-19ed7/llms.txt) of [Tunceli Province](/en/detay/tunceli-province-25fd6/llms.txt), Türkiye, **Sağman Castle** is a historical structure built atop a steep rocky hill, notable for both its geographical position and architectural remains. Although the exact date of its construction is unknown, historical sources indicate that it was commissioned by a Turkish bey from the [Artuqid dynasty](/en/detay/artuklular/llms.txt) based in [Diyarbakır](/en/detay/diyarbakir-gazi-kosku-f3074/llms.txt). The castle occupied a strategic location controlling the regional transit routes. Today, parts of its fortification walls—particularly on the western and southern sides—have survived and remain standing.

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*Sağman Castle (Türkiye Kültür Portalı)*

### **Location and Architectural Features**

[Sağman Castle](/en/detay/sagman-castle-58ef1/llms.txt) is situated to the east of Sağman village, approximately 20 kilometers from the Pertek district of Tunceli, Türkiye. The castle stands atop a steep rocky hill at the intersection of surrounding passes and stream beds. This strategic location suggests that it was built for both defensive and surveillance purposes. The fortification walls on the western and southern slopes have remained largely intact to the present day. The use of both dressed and rough-cut stone in the construction of the walls is particularly noteworthy.

### **Historical Background**

There is no definitive information regarding the exact date of construction of the castle. However, according to Evliya Çelebi’s *Seyahatnâme* (Book of Travels), the castle is believed to have been commissioned by a Turkish bey from the Artuqid dynasty based in Diyarbakır. It is also thought that the structure underwent repairs during the Ottoman period. Thus, Sağman Castle bears architectural and historical traces from both the Artuqid and Ottoman eras.

### **Current Status and Use**

Today, Sağman Castle is a popular destination for day trips and visits, especially among photography enthusiasts. Its surroundings change appearance with the seasons and natural landscape, offering a variety of scenic views that make it attractive to photographers. Observations indicate that Sağman Castle is within visual range of both [Pertek Castle](/en/detay/pertek-castle-36ff7/llms.txt) and [Harput Castle](/en/detay/harput-castle-5828c/llms.txt) in Elazığ, highlighting the strategic importance of its location.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Anadolu Agency. “Historic Sağman Castle Becomes a Favorite of Photography Enthusiasts.” Anadolu Agency, December 18, 2020. Accessed June 25, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/pg/foto-galeri/-tarihi-sagman-kalesi-fotograf-tutkunlarinin-gozdesi-oldu-/146
2. Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism. “Derun-i Hisar (Sağman Castle).” Kultur Portal. Accessed June 25, 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/tunceli/gezilecekyer/derun-i-hisar-sagman-kalesi.
3. Republic of Türkiye Tunceli Governorship, Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. “Derun-i Hisar (Sağman Castle).” Accessed June 25, 2025. https://tunceli.ktb.gov.tr/TR-57313/derun-i-hisar-sagman-kalesi.html.