Zerzevan Fortress was a "military base" during the Roman Empire period. The fortress was located at a height of 50 metres on the Mardin-Diyarbakir Road. It was built on the historical Silk Road in order to protect caravan traders.
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Surroundings:
Location:
- Türkiye, Dişan
- geo:37.608334,40.49889
- Location ± 0-5 m.
Period or year:
- -50 / unknown
Class:
- Castle
- visible
Identifiers:
- vici:place=34174
Annotations
Nearby
Zerzevan Kalesi, Church
Early Christian sanctuary in Roman Frontier Fortress. Zarzavan Kalesi
Zerzevan Kalesi, Mithreum
Mithreum in Roman Fortress. Zarzavan Castle.
Zerzevan Kalesi, Cistern
Water reservoir at Zerzevan fortress. Zarzavan Kalesi.