Malazgirt Castle

Malazgirt Castle
Malazgirt, Muş, Turkey
Coordinates39°08′49″N 42°32′43″E / 39.147°N 42.54521°E / 39.147; 42.54521
TypeFortress, Fortification
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
Site history
MaterialsHorasan Mortar
Battles/warsSiege of Manzikert (1054), Battle of Manzikert

The Malazgirt Castle (Turkish: Malazgirt Kalesi), is a historical fort in the Malazgirt district of Muş. The fort surrounds the city center. It was repaired at various times.[1]

  1. ^ "Malazgirt Kalesi - Muş". kulturportali.gov.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2013-01-31.