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Srochik Castle

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Srochik Castle (locally known as "Stone and Lime Castle") is a ruined castle located in Barzinjah, Kurdistan Region. It is situated on a hill. The castle was used as a prison by the Baban dynasty.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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