Ancient site· Bingöl merkez, Bingöl

Citharizon

Citharizon is a ancient site in Bingöl merkez, Bingöl; Citharizon (Citharizum) was a town and fortress in the Roman province of Armenia III, on the southern branch of the Euphrates.

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Citharizon (Citharizum) was a town and fortress in the Roman province of Armenia III, on the southern branch of the Euphrates. Built by Emperor Justinian and of great strategic importance, it was the seat of one of the five governors the emperor appointed over Roman Armenia with the title of "Dux."

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