Haspet Castle
Massive stone fortification in Turkey
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The Haspet Castle Turkish: Haspet Kalesi), is a historical castle on the mountain slope in the central district of Muş.[1]
TypeFortress
Opento
thepublicYes
thepublicYes
ConditionLarge sections of walls are still standing.
Coordinates38°42′49″N 41°30′53″E
| Haspet Castle | |
|---|---|
| Donatım village, Muş, Turkey | |
View of Haspet Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Large sections of walls are still standing. |
| Location | |
 | |
| Coordinates | 38°42′49″N 41°30′53″E |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Unmortared basalt (lower walls) and mud-bricks |
| Demolished | Partially |
History
Although the exact date of the castle is unknown, it is rumored that it was built during the reign of Alexander the Great.[2]