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Ishak Pasha Palace, Ağrı

Ishak Pasha Palace, one of the most beautiful works of Turkish architectural history, is located in Ağrı. The construction of this palace took 99 years. The construction of the palace started in 1685 by Çolak Abdi Pasha, one of the Atabeks of Çıldır, and was completed in 1784 during the time of Küçük İshak Pasha, who came from the same lineage. Its architects are Ahıska masters. Some parts are single, some parts are two, some parts including the basement are built as three floors. The monumental portal, like the other doors leading to the courtyards, carries the characteristics of Seljuk art with its relief, ornamentation and rich plant motifs. The palace has a unique value in terms of history and art history.

Doğubayazit Castle, Ağrı

It is not known exactly when and by whom. The rock tomb belonging to the Urartian period in Bayezid Castle shows that its first construction dates back to the Urartians. The castle, which changed hands many times during the Middle Ages, passed into the hands of the Ottomans during the Çaldıran Campaign of Yavuz Sultan Selim. During the construction of Doğubeyazıt castle, which has undertaken important tasks throughout history, it seems that the fortification walls were built with the cut stone technique and repaired during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, when they were built in the Urartu period.

Patnos

The location of the city of Patnos has given it a very strategic position. This feature has always been used by the rulers of the region throughout history. The history of Patnos dates back to ancient times, even before Christ. His name is mentioned as "Batnus" in Ottoman records. The oldest of the historical ruins in Ağrı are Aznavur and Girik Hills in Patnos. Temples and various material cultural products were found on these hills from the Urartian Civilization. Patnos vaults are known as anonymous vaults or three vaults. It is from the Karakoyunlu period. It is one of the figured plastic works in the Seljuk architectural style. Anzavur, one of the important places in Patnos. It is also known as the castle of Patnos. It is from the Urartian civilization. Another important point is Giriktepe. It is also called Değirmentepe. The hill is in the form of a high mound. However, it has been destroyed over time and has decreased in height today. During the excavations, a monumental building resembling a palace and the remains of the walls surrounding the mound were unearthed. It is thought that the palace was built during the reign of Urartian king Menua, who gave great importance to this region, or his son Argişti I, that is, between 789-766 BC.

Theree Church

The church was used as an important belief center centuries ago. It is also one of the churches mentioned in the holy sources. Armenians have turned this place into a monastery before. The ruins of the monastery have survived to the present day. There are two wells inside the church. One of the features of the church is that the tomb of Prophet Noah is also said to be here.

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark is a natural monument between the villages of Telçeker and Üzengili, on the south side of Mount Ağrı. In fact, this monument is a shape, trace, silhouette in the form of a ship. It is claimed that the ship, which ran aground as a result of Noah's flood, stayed here.