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Kayalıdere Urartu Kalesi

Varto, Türkiye

The Kayalıdere Castle (Turkish: Kayalıdere Kalesi), is a historical castle on a rocky hill in the Varto district of Muş. This castle was one of the most important checkpoints for the kingdom of Urartu. Kayalıdere Castle is located on the hill that has an island appearance after the Alparslan 2 dam.

Transportation to the castle can only be done by boat.

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