| Haspet Castle | |
|---|---|
| Donatım village, Muş, Turkey | |
 View of Haspet Castle | |
| Coordinates | 38°42′49″N 41°30′53″E / 38.71351°N 41.514756°E / 38.71351; 41.514756 |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Large sections of walls are still standing. |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Unmortared basalt (lower walls) and mud-bricks |
| Demolished | Partially |
The Haspet Castle Turkish: Haspet Kalesi), is a historical castle on the mountain slope in the central district of Muş.
History
Although the exact date of the castle is unknown, it is rumored that it was built during the reign of Alexander the Great.
References
- "Muş'taki Haspet Kalesi turizme kazandırılıyor". aa.com.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- "Kaleler". Muş İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-10-02.