Mirvan Castle & Shelters

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Mirvan Castle, built on a steep and steep mountain mass in Arıcak Mirvan location, is a strategic mountain fortress that defended the valley gorge during the Urartu, Roman and Medieval Islamic states periods. It contains rubble stone city walls integrated with the natural rock mass, watchtower foundations and secret shelter rooms carved into the rock. According to local narratives, during enemy sieges, the villagers in the valley took shelter in the steep shelters of this castle with their families and animals; It withstood months of sieges with the water in rock cisterns. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located at a strategic crossing point of the Arıcak mountains. Its altitude above sea level is 1,350 meters. It is surrounded by steep cliffs and juniper bushes; The entire Arıcak valley can be seen panoramicly from the top. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees