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Gevhernik Castle

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Gevhernik Castle

Gevhernik Castle, located in the Adakale district of Ardanuç, has origins dating back to ancient times. The castle served as a governing center for the Kingdom of Bagrat, the Atabegs of Çıldır, and the Ottomans. As one of the most important castles in the region, it stands out as the only example of a walled city structure with its inner castle surrounded by fortifications. The castle also draws attention with its various remains from different historical periods, including an inscription belonging to Suleiman the Magnificent. The Adakale district of Ardanuç, with its Gevhernik Castle, İskender Pasha Mosque, and tombs, is a significant historical site.

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Yıldızlı Lake
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Tekkale Church
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Tbeti Monastery
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Saçinka Hill
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Muratlı Historical Wooden House
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Madenköy-Şavşat
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Maçahel Mereta Highland
Maçahel Mereta Highland
Lekoban Highland
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Kuyruklu Lake
Kokolet Valley
Karçal Mountains
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Karagöl-Sahara National Park
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Kamparna (Dikyamaç) Laz Culture Museum
Kamilet Valley
Kamilet Valley
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Kamilet Doğu Kayını Natural Monument
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Kafkasör Highland
Kaçkar Highland and Kaçkar Mountains Tourism Centre
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İskenderpaşa Mosque and Tombs
İşhan Monastery Church
İşhan Church
İrsa Highland
Hatila Valley National Park
Hatila Valley National Park
Gevhernik Castle
Gevhernik Castle
Gemikaya
Ferhatlı Castle
Ferhatlı Castle
Double Bridges of Ortacalar
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Dolishane Church
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Çoruh River
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Cehennem Deresi Canyon
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Cancır Highland
Camping in Deliklikaya
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Camili Village Mosque
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Camili Gorgit Nature Reserve
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Camili Efeler Nature Reserve Area
Camili Efeler Nature Reserve Area
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Barhal Church Mosque
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