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Aizkraukle Castle (Latvian: Aizkraukles pils; German: Ascheraden) is a ruined medieval castle located on the right bank of the river Daugava in Latvia to the west of the modern town of Aizkraukle in Aizkraukle region. The castle was built in the second half of the 14th century by the Livonian Order. From 1334-1480 it was the seat of a Komtur. In 1559 Aizkraukle was seized by the Poles. In 1577 it was captured by the Russians. The castle was still standing in 1633 but was in ruins by 1680.
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