About Zerzevan Castle
Zerzevan Castle (Kurdish: Qesra Zêrzevan, Zîrzevan Turkish: Zerzevan Kalesi Armenian: Զերզեվանի ամրոց), also known as Samachi Castle, is a ruined Eastern Roman castle, a former important military base, in Diyarbakır Province, southeastern Turkey. Archaeological excavations at the site revealed the existence of underground structures, among them a temple of Mithraism, a mystery religion. The castle was used as a civilian settlement between the 1890s and the 1960s. The site is partly open to tourism.
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Location and Access
Zerzevan Castle is located in Çınar district, Diyarbakır. Coordinates are 37.60833, 40.49917. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Diyarbakır.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Diyarbakır
- District Çınar
- Category Historical Places
- Period 400
- Coordinates 37.60833, 40.49917
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