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First built by the Romans, this castle was a major battle ground during World War I and Turkish War of Independence. The museum within showcases this history and there are great views from the ramparts. But it was badly damaged in the 2023 earthquake and the interior is closed for restoration.
Gaziantep Castle is a castle on top of a mound in the centre of Gaziantep, Turkey. First used as an observation point during the Hittite Empire, it was expanded into a castle during Roman rule. The castle was severely damaged by earthquakes in February 2023.
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How the olives were mushed into soap.
Panoramic display of the War of Independence.
Atatürk stayed overnight here in 1933 and the house is now a museum of early Republican times.