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Haspet Castle

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Haspet Castle

Merkez, Muş

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Castle ruins on the slope of Kızıl Ziyaret Dağı south of Muş, overlooking the plain, with walls and two towers partly standing.

Safety warning

It is a rural spot; check road, weather and current access conditions locally (governorship, gendarmerie, villagers) before going. In winter roads may be closed by snow. The castle is in ruins; take care on steep and loose ground.

Its story

The castle, also called Hasbet, is on a slope of the eastern extension of Kızıl Ziyaret Dağı (Mount Kızıl Ziyaret), about 2.5–3 km southwest of the village of Soğucak. Its construction date is unknown; because of its walls built with Horasan mortar and its position overlooking the plain, it is thought to have been used as a watch and outpost castle. Part of its walls and two towers are partly standing, while other parts collapsed in natural disasters; in the village on the slopes there are two more largely destroyed watchtowers. A legend linking the castle with Alexander the Great is told locally. As the slope is steep, sturdy shoes are needed; from the top the Muş Plain is seen from a wide angle.

Key facts

Period
Unknown (Middle Ages)
Getting there
Via the village of Soğucak, the last part on foot
Visit duration
1–1.5 hours (with the walk)

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Hiking

Location

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38.71358, 41.51494

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mus.ktb.gov.tr/TR-56141/kaleler.html | https://mus.ktb.gov.tr/TR-321685/mus-gezi-rotalari.html | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haspet_Castle | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122936844