History and archaeology / Castle
Satlel (Şavşat) Castle
Şavşat, Artvin
A 9th-century castle on a high outcrop of bedrock in the Söğütlü neighborhood at the entrance to Şavşat, with towers, chapel remains and a rock-cut cistern.
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Its story
The castle has no inscription and is dated to the 9th century because its plan and architectural features resemble those of Bagratid castles; it was also used in the Ottoman period. As the village of Satleli where it stands eventually became a neighborhood of Şavşat, it is also known as Şavşat Castle. Set on a rock rising beside the Artvin–Şavşat road about 2 km before the district center, it covers an area of about 3360 square meters. The east and west walls are in better condition; you can see towers reaching about 13 meters, the round tower in the southwest, the apse and north wall of a single-nave chapel, and a cistern carved into the bedrock. Excavations in 2015 uncovered a Georgian inscription on a wall.
Key facts
- Period
- 9th century (estimated); Ottoman use
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Artvin–Şavşat road, Söğütlü neighborhood
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
41.25923, 42.32686
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/artvin/gezilecekyer/satlel-kalesi | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satleli_Kalesi | https://goturkiye.com/artvin/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3761638348