History and archaeology / Castle
Keçivan Castle
Kağızman, Kars
A castle in the middle of the village of Tunçkaya (formerly Keçivan) in Kağızman, which has hosted one of the region's administrative centers since antiquity.
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Its story
The old name of the village of Tunçkaya is Keçivan; the castle in the center of the village is also known as Keçror Castle, and the settlement's old name is thought to have been Keçror as well. According to the 5th-century historian Movses Khorenatsi (Horenli Musa), this was the center of the Kapeğyan principality; it is also reported to have been the capital of a Turkmen beylik in the 12th century. Counted among the historic monuments of the Kağızman district, the castle is in a mountainous village setting 66 km from Kars and 45 km from Kağızman. While walking among the remains, you can also enjoy views of the surrounding valley and the village fabric.
Key facts
- Period
- Antiquity – Middle Ages
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- 45 km from Kağızman, Tunçkaya village
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
40.27589, 42.86429
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tun%C3%A7kaya,_Ka%C4%9F%C4%B1zman | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ka%C4%9F%C4%B1zman | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131902065