Haspet Castle

Massive stone fortification in Turkey
Haspet Castle
Donatım village, Muş, Turkey
View of Haspet Castle
Site information
TypeFortress
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionLarge sections of walls are still standing.
Location
Coordinates38°42′49″N 41°30′53″E / 38.71351°N 41.514756°E / 38.71351; 41.514756
Site history
MaterialsUnmortared basalt (lower walls) and mud-bricks
DemolishedPartially

The Haspet Castle Turkish: Haspet Kalesi), is a historical castle on the mountain slope in the central district of Muş.[1]

History

A view from Haspet Castle.

Although the exact date of the castle is unknown, it is rumored that it was built during the reign of Alexander the Great.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Muş'taki Haspet Kalesi turizme kazandırılıyor". aa.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  2. ^ "Kaleler". Muş İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-10-02.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Haspet_Castle&oldid=1303581306"