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Karaman Fortress (Karaman)

Turkey / Karaman / Karaman
 castle, fortress
Karaman Castle: It is constructed by Seljuks, in 12th century and composed of ramparts one inside the other. Today, inner castle still exists and it is one of the most conspicious castles of our country.
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Coordinates:   37°10'54"N   33°12'23"E

Comments

  • Hasan Topbaş (guest)
    It was constructred as an exterior,middle and interior castles on a tumulus in the city centre.The exterior walls completely destroyed,some parts of the middle walls and the interior walls remained up to now.the exact construction date of the castle is not known but it is estimated that it was built at the end of the 11th and the begining of the 12th centuries.The castle held a significant role during Seljuks,Karamanoğlu and Ottoman periods.
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