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Çandır Castle
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Çandır Castle (Turkish: Çandır Kalesi) the medieval Armenian site of Paperon (Armenian: Պապեռոն, also known as Barbaron), is a fortification in Mersin Province, Turkey.
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Çandır Castle | |
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Mersin Province, Turkey | |
![]() The mesa from west | |
Coordinates | 37°01′11″N 34°36′56″E |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | A part of the church and residence are partially standing. |
Site history | |
Built by | Byzantines and Armenians |
Demolished | Most of it |
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