Historic · Üzümlü, Erzincan
Altıntepe Archaeological Site
Erzincan's most important Urartian fortress and temple site.
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Altıntepe, about 20 kilometres from central Erzincan in Üzümlü district, is an Urartian fortress. Excavations have uncovered a palace, temple remains and coloured wall paintings. The site is considered one of the most important pieces of evidence of Urartian presence in the north.