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Pertek Kalesi
Pertek Castle, built on a hill on the bank of the Murat River to the south of the Pertek district, now has the appearance of an island because this area remained under the waters of the Keban Dam Lake. The exact construction date of the castle, which was repaired during the Ottoman period, is not known. In the castle, which consists of two concentric walls, there are structural remains between the walls.
Pertek Kalesi and 6 places around it
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- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Pertek Kalesi sits within Pertek, Tunceli. The toroti catalogue holds 48 described stops across Tunceli, 6 of them in Pertek.
The nearest stop is Sungur Bey Cami, 5 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Pertek Kalesi?
- Pertek Castle, built on a hill on the bank of the Murat River to the south of the Pertek district, now has the appearance of an island because this area remained under the waters of the Keban Dam Lake. The exact construction date of the castle, which was repaired during the Ottoman period, is not known. In the castle, which consists of two concentric walls, there are structural remains between the walls.
- Where is Pertek Kalesi?
- Pertek Kalesi is in Pertek, Tunceli.
- How long does it take to visit Pertek Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Pertek Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Pertek Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Pertek Kalesi; the closest are Sungur Bey Cami, Mahsume (Besime) Hatun Türbesi, Çelebi Ağa Camii.