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Located on one of Giresun’s highest points, Giresun Kalesi is a historic structure commanding a unique view of the Black Sea. Believed to have been built during the Kingdom of Pontus, the kale has served as a home to numerous civilizations throughout history and has been one of the region’s key strategic defense points. Historical and Cultural Significance Giresun Kalesi was constructed in the 2nd century BCE by the Kingdom of Pontus. The fortress, later used by the Romans, Byzantines and Ottoma