Castle· Hanak, Ardahan

Zemo Khanaki Kalesi

Zemo Khanaki Kalesi is a castle in Hanak, Ardahan; The remains of a castle known from written sources have survived.

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Source: Kültür Envanteri · Wikidata This information is compiled from the sources shown.

The remains of a castle known from written sources have survived. What is left are two parallel walls, each about 20 meters long, and the casing wall connecting them. There is also a rectangular tower (8.0 × 8.0 m) on a rocky promontory, with walls 2.5–3 meters thick. The castle was built of large stones and lime. Source.

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