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Oltu is a district located in the northeastern part of Erzurum province. Throughout history, it has come under the rule of various civilizations and today retains a predominantly rural character. The district features a rugged geographical landscape and a continental climate. Its economy largely relies on agriculture, livestock breeding, and the processing of Oltu stone (a local jet stone). The district contains a limited number of touristic facilities and elements of cultural heritage. History

Oltu Castle is a historical defensive structure built on an area of approximately 3,000 square meters, strategically positioned on a pass south of the Oltu River, in the district center of Oltu, Erzurum Province.【1】 Constructed with regular cut stone, the castle retains its grandeur through its inner fortress, known today as Ehmedek, and is regarded as one of the region’s cultural heritage sites due to its cisterns, hidden water channels, and religious architectural structures representing diffe