History and archaeology / Castle
Altaş (Uri) Castle
Merkez, Ardahan
A circular medieval castle on a pointed hill overlooking the Kura River, in the village of Altaş on the Ardahan–Hanak road.
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Its story
It stands at the edge of the village of Altaş, formerly called Uri, on a high hill overlooking the Kura River and the village; GoTürkiye describes the castle as being at the 18th kilometer of the Ardahan–Hanak road. Its construction date is uncertain; it is thought that it may be connected with the settlement of Huri, mentioned in Georgian sources as the center of the region in the 11th century. The walls of the circular castle, about 37.5 meters in diameter, follow the edges of the hill; on the south side a round tower over 11 meters in diameter and on the east wall three semicircular bastions can be made out. Medieval pottery fragments and foundation remains of a settlement have been identified around it. From the hill there is a wide view of the Kura valley.
Key facts
- Period
- Middle Ages
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- Altaş village, Ardahan–Hanak road
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
41.16051, 42.88182
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uri_Kalesi | https://goturkiye.com/ardahan/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/120515927