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Fortress Collection (#83)

Background imageFortress Collection: Fortaleza de Sao Sebastiao

Fortaleza de Sao Sebastiao (Fort of Saint Sebastian) built in the early 16th century in the city of Sao Tome. It was built to protect the city

Background imageFortress Collection: Perched on the edge of the Tabal Kawkaban (9

Perched on the edge of the Tabal Kawkaban (9, 350 feet) is the ancient stone town of Kawkaban, which served as a mountain fortress for the residents of Shibam, living at the foot of the mountain

Background imageFortress Collection: The Citadel before a storm, Aleppo

The Citadel before a storm, Aleppo. There has been a fortress on the site since at least 350BC, but most of the remains today date from the Mamluks in the 13th and 14th centuries

Background imageFortress Collection: A statue of Saladin stands in front of the citadel

A statue of Saladin stands in front of the citadel, Damascus, Syria

Background imageFortress Collection: Probably the most celebrated of Crusader castles

Probably the most celebrated of Crusader castles, the 12th century fortress, Krak des Chevaliers [aka Qalaat al-Husn], was built by the Knights Hospitaller and occupied a prime strategic position

Background imageFortress Collection: The fort at Bukha

The fort at Bukha

Background imageFortress Collection: The fort at Nakhl

The fort at Nakhl

Background imageFortress Collection: Marbat Fort

Marbat Fort

Background imageFortress Collection: The interior courtyard and a watchtower within Al Hazm Castle

The interior courtyard and a watchtower within Al Hazm Castle. The magnificent 18th century military stronghold makes full use of traditonal Omani defensive features boasting a massive wooden entry

Background imageFortress Collection: The first Rustaq Fort was built by the Persians in

The first Rustaq Fort was built by the Persians in the pre-Islamic period. It became the capital of the Ya ruba dynasty and was subsequently re-built in the 17th Century

Background imageFortress Collection: A four-poster bed in a girls bedroom in Nakhl

A four-poster bed in a girls bedroom in Nakhl Fort which stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam

Background imageFortress Collection: Nakhl Fort stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains

Nakhl Fort stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam. The mainly 17th century fortress visible today stands over 30 metres high

Background imageFortress Collection: Poland, Malopolskie

Poland, Malopolskie, Zakopane, Castle

Background imageFortress Collection: Castle Valer Europe, Italy, Trentino Alto Adige, Non valley, Trento province

Castle Valer Europe, Italy, Trentino Alto Adige, Non valley, Trento province, Ville d Anaunia

Background imageFortress Collection: USA, Maryland, Fort Washington, Fort Washington Park, first fortress built for the

USA, Maryland, Fort Washington, Fort Washington Park, first fortress built for the defense of Washington DC in 1809, cannon

Background imageFortress Collection: India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada Temple and Mehrangarh Fort

India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada Temple and Mehrangarh Fort

Background imageFortress Collection: India, Rajasthan, Kumbhalghar Fortress (second longest wall in the world)

India, Rajasthan, Kumbhalghar Fortress (second longest wall in the world)

Background imageFortress Collection: Georgia, Tbilisi, View of Narikala Fortress and St Nicholas church above Tbilisi Mosque

Georgia, Tbilisi, View of Narikala Fortress and St Nicholas church above Tbilisi Mosque and the Old town

Background imageFortress Collection: Bodrum Harbour and The Castle of St. Peter, Bodrum, Bodrum Peninsula, Turkey

Bodrum Harbour and The Castle of St. Peter, Bodrum, Bodrum Peninsula, Turkey

Background imageFortress Collection: View at the Generalife from Albaicin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalusia

View at the Generalife from Albaicin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Background imageFortress Collection: The Sao Filipe fortress view from the Sado river, and the Arrabida Natural Park. Setubal

The Sao Filipe fortress view from the Sado river, and the Arrabida Natural Park. Setubal, Portugal

Background imageFortress Collection: The Tera river and the castle of Puebla de Sanabria. Castilla y Leon, Spain

The Tera river and the castle of Puebla de Sanabria. Castilla y Leon, Spain

Background imageFortress Collection: Portugal, Alentejo, Monsaraz

Portugal, Alentejo, Monsaraz. The town came to prominence when it was captured from the Moors in 1167. Monsaraz has been inhabited since prehistoric times as the Celts, Romans



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