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Historic castle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nevşehir Castle (Turkish: Nevşehir Kalesi) is a historic castle in the city of Nevşehir, overlooking the underground city of Kayaşehir.[1] [better source needed] It was a fortress for defensive, military purposes.
Nevşehir Kalesi | |
![]() Panoramic view of Nevşehir Castle | |
Established | 11th century BC or earlier |
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Location | Nevşehir, Turkey |
Coordinates | 38°37′35″N 34°42′50″E |
Type | Castle |
Owner | Byzantine Empire Seljuq Turks (11th century BC) Ottoman Empire (1356) Turkey (1923) |
Website | www.nevsehir.bel.tr |
Not much is known about Nevşehir Castle, it is theorized to have been built by the Seljuks around 1100, though it also theorized to have been built by the Byzantines as a military outpost.[citation needed]
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