Haspet Castle

Haspet Castle
Donatım village, Muş, Turkey
View of Haspet Castle
Coordinates38°42′49″N 41°30′53″E / 38.71351°N 41.514756°E / 38.71351; 41.514756
TypeFortress
Site information
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionLarge sections of walls are still standing.
Site history
MaterialsUnmortared basalt (lower walls) and mud-bricks
DemolishedPartially

The Haspet Castle Turkish: Haspet Kalesi), is a historical castle on the mountain slope in the central district of Muş.[1]

History

A view from Haspet Castle.

Although the exact date of the castle is unknown, it is rumored that it was built during the reign of Alexander the Great.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Muş'taki Haspet Kalesi turizme kazandırılıyor". aa.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  2. ^ "Kaleler". Muş İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-10-02.