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Gerger Castle is located within the boundaries of Oymaklı Village, in the Gerger district, in the northeastern part of Adıyaman Province, on the western bank of the Euphrates River. Built on steep cliffs in a strategic position, the castle consists of two sections: Upper Castle and Lower Castle. Since the era of the Kingdom of Commagene, the castle has been used by various civilizations. History The history of Gerger Castle dates back to the 2nd century BCE. Built by Arsames, the founder of the