Kral Kızı Castle

Kral Kızı Castle

It is among the rumors that the Kral Kızı Castle was built by Persian ruler Dara for his daughter in the 7th century BC and Uzun Hasan of Akkoyunlu built for him when he married Despina (or Theodora), the daughter of Trabzon Greek Emperor. Genç district takes its name from this castle, which is also known as “Genç Castle”.

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