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Kral Kızı (Genç) Castle

Genç, Bingöl

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The remains of a castle on the hill just east of the Genç district center, believed to have given the district its name, about which various legends are told.

Safety warning

Check transport and security conditions in the area with the local authorities (governorship/district governorate, gendarmerie) before visiting. The remains are unprotected; do not climb on the ruined walls.

Its story

The castle, on a hill 2–3 km east of the Genç district, is also known as Genç Castle, and the district is believed to take its name from it; in some sources it also appears as Dara Hini. There is no certain information about its construction. According to one popular legend, the castle was built in the 7th century BC by the Persian ruler Darius (Dara) for his daughter; according to another, it was built at the time of the marriage of the Akkoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan to the daughter of the Greek emperor of Trebizond. These legends are not historically verified. Today only remains of the walls can be seen on the hill; included in GoTürkiye's Bingöl routes, the castle can be a short stop for those passing through Genç.

Key facts

Period
Uncertain
Admission
Open area
Getting there
2–3 km east of the Genç district center
Visit duration
45 minutes – 1 hour

Trip purpose

  • Photography

Location

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38.75247, 40.58341

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