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Kandil Kalesi
This castle, built on a hill located 6 kilometers northwest of Kozluk District, on the old road leading to Sason and south of Bölükkonak (Hergemo) Village, was built by the Byzantines in the first quarter of the 4th century in order to fortify the castles in the east and to prevent external forces from entering the Erzen region.
Kandil Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
This castle, built on a hill located 6 kilometers northwest of Kozluk District, south of Bölükkonak (Hergemo) Village on the old road leading to Sason, was built by the Byzantines in the first quarter of the 4th century in order to fortify the castles in the east and to prevent external forces from entering the Erzen region.
Places to Visit in Batman Address: Kozluk / Batman
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kandil Kalesi sits within Kozluk, Batman. The toroti catalogue holds 14 described stops across Batman, 5 of them in Kozluk.
The nearest stop is İbrahim Bey Camii, 7 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kandil Kalesi?
- This castle, built on a hill located 6 kilometers northwest of Kozluk District, on the old road leading to Sason and south of Bölükkonak (Hergemo) Village, was built by the Byzantines in the first quarter of the 4th century in order to fortify the castles in the east and to prevent external forces from entering the Erzen region.
- Where is Kandil Kalesi?
- Kandil Kalesi is in Kozluk, Batman.
- How long does it take to visit Kandil Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Kandil Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kandil Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kandil Kalesi; the closest are İbrahim Bey Camii, Kozluk Kalesi / Hezo Kalesi, Hızır Bey Camii.