Gaziantep Castle
Gaziantep Castle (Turkish: Gaziantep Kalesi) is a castle on top of a mound in the centre of Gaziantep, Turkey. First used as an observation point during the Hittite Empire, it was expanded into a castle during Roman rule. The castle was severely damaged by earthquakes in February 2023.
| Gaziantep Castle | |
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| Native name Gaziantep Kalesi | |
| Antep Castle | |
Gaziantep Castle in 2008 | |
| Type | Fortification |
| Location | Gaziantep, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 37.0664°N 37.3833°E |
| Built | 2nd and 3rd century |
| Built for | Roman Empire |
| Original use | Observation post |
| Current use | Gaziantep Defence and Heroism Panoramic Museum |
Location of Gaziantep Castle in Turkey | |
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