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Şavşat (Satlel) Castle

Şavşat (Satlel) Castle

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February 15, 2026

Şavşat (Satlel) Castle is a historical defensive structure located within the boundaries of Söğütlü Village in the Şavşat district of Artvin province, along the Artvin-Ardahan highway. Built on a high primary rock overlooking the valley where the Tigrat and Mansuret streams converge, the castle exhibits similarities in plan and architectural features to those of the Bagratid period. Covering a total area of 3,360 square meters, the structure served as an important settlement and strategic point

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Emirhan Polat

Emirhan Polat

Rabat ChurchRa

Rabat Church

(266 words)
August 16, 2025

Rabat Church is a medieval structure located in the Çamlık neighbourhood of Bulanık Village, which is part of the Ardanuç district of Artvin Province. The church shares similar architectural features with other churches and structures in the region and is believed to have been built during the Bagratid Kingdom period.HistoryAlthough the exact date of construction of Rabat Church is unknown, it is believed to have been built during the Bagratid Kingdom in the 10th or 11th century. Abandoned in th

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Melike Saraç

Melike Saraç

Horomos MonasteryHo

Horomos Monastery

(284 words)
August 16, 2025

Horomos Monastery is an important religious and cultural structure dating back to the Bagratid Kingdom period, located 7 kilometres northeast of the Ani Archaeological Site, just west of Arpaçay. It was built in the early 10th century AD during the reign of King Abas of the Bagratid Dynasty (943-953). The region is located within the borders of Kars Province, and the monastery site is currently designated as a first-degree archaeological site and a military restricted area.HistoryHoromos Monaste

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Melike Saraç

Melike Saraç

Ardanuç CastleAr

Ardanuç Castle

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December 1, 2025

Ardanuç Castle is a medieval defensive structure located within the boundaries of Ardanuç district in Artvin province, Türkiye, at the Adakale site, notable for its integrated inner and outer fortification system. The castle consists of an inner fortress, known as Gevhernik Castle, and an outer fortress called Adakale. The inner castle is situated atop a steep rocky outcrop and is surrounded by walls. The castle and its surroundings constitute an important archaeological and historical site, fea

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Melike Saraç

Melike Saraç

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