The oldest castles in the world are fascinating pieces of history, often dating back centuries, here's a list of some of them.
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The Ebla Fortress is estimated to date back to around 3000 BCE, it served as a defence structure for the ancient city of Ebla.
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Eketorp Fortress dates back to the Iron Age, with origins possibly as early as 400 CE, it was used as a defensive stronghold.
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Qasr al-Azraq was originally constructed by the Romans in the 4th century CE,it served as a strategic fortress controlling a key oasis.
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This castle's origins date back to the 10th century, with some parts possibly even older, it's one of the oldest feudal fortresses in Europe.
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Antrim Castle is one of the oldest castles in Ireland. It has a rich history of ownership and has been modified and rebuilt over the centuries.
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Dunvegan Castle is one of the oldest continuously inhabited castles in Scotland, with origins dating back to the 13th century.