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Harput is one of the oldest
establishments in Turkey. The city of Elazığ
was built at the bottom of the Harput Hill due
to the fact that in winter time the access was
very difficult.
For similar reasons, during the
construction of the Harput Castle, the
ressources of water were very reduced. The
legend tells that instead of water, people
used milk while preparing the concrete.
The Castle is very well preserved and it
can be always visited. In Harput you can find
as well a Museum, a traditional house and
many places where you can walk and have
barbeque, while admiring an amazing view.