Harput Castle Elazığ

Harput Urartu Castle built on a rectangular plan by which the architecture is made. Citadel, interior and exterior of the castle consists of two parts. Current is within the province of Elazig. According to the legend used in construction spending was added to milk instead of water so the milk is also known as the Castle.

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HARPUT CASTLE (CASTLE MILK):

Harput castle overlooking the plains to the southeast is located on steep rocks. In terms of geographical conditions are known throughout history as an important fortress. The front of the castle is about 75-80, south of 150-200, the addition of 400-450 meters and the height of location, location varies. Actual construction of the fortress BC Approximately 900 belongs to the year. In the period of Urartu was made known. This castle and considerable repairs were made at various dates up to the present day could come.

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HARPUT CASTLE (CASTLE MILK) LEGEND

Milk is known as a fortress castle Harput. This castle is called Castle of milk has an interesting story. Laid the foundations of the castle. Castle walls begin to rise. Starting that year, but does not have a solution to water shortages. Contrary to the scarcity of water in the milk of animals that are relatively abundant. When the orders of the ruler. Fees will be used for the milk. Animals are provided. Mortar with milk is snow, the castle is completed.

According to another legend, the castle has many tunnels. A beautiful girl from one of these cloisters lived. But the magic is always a golden mansion built for himself has been under sleep. Wakes up alone once every year. Is the castle was demolished''milk? Did lambing mule? Does the wind blow over the stream of bath? He asks, then returning to sleep again. If this occurs numbered Harput collapse, doomsday would break. Some people hear that this girl is said that ear to ear.