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Zivin Kalesi
The castle, built on steep rocks to the east of Zivin village, resembles a rough trapezoid. There are abundant Urartian ceramic fragments around the castle. It is thought that the castle was founded during the Urartian period, expanded during the Seljuk period, and also used during the Ottoman period.
Zivin Kalesi and 1 place around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
The castle, built on steep rocks to the east of Zivin village, resembles a rough trapezoid. There are abundant Urartian ceramic fragments around the castle. It is thought that the castle was founded in the Urartian period, expanded during the Seljuk period, and also used during the Ottoman period.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Zivin Kalesi sits within Sarıkamış, Kars. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Kars, 8 of them in Sarıkamış.
The nearest stop is Micingirt Kalesi, 10 km to the east. Another 1 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Zivin Kalesi?
- The castle, built on steep rocks to the east of Zivin village, resembles a rough trapezoid. There are abundant Urartian ceramic fragments around the castle. It is thought that the castle was founded during the Urartian period, expanded during the Seljuk period, and also used during the Ottoman period.
- Where is Zivin Kalesi?
- Zivin Kalesi is in Sarıkamış, Kars.
- How long does it take to visit Zivin Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Zivin Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Zivin Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Zivin Kalesi; the closest are Micingirt Kalesi.