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Gjirokastër Castle

File / Documentation
Name

204487_sv.jpg

Size

6.84 MB

Format

JPEG

Checksum (MD5)

612cc5ad7b5d9abf2de49d0a63d04c72

Creator(s)
Albanian
Time period
creation date: medieval castle likely reconstructed by Bayezid II, 1492/987 AH, creation date: reconstructed and adapted to modern war techniques during the reign of Ali Pasha of Tepelene, 1812-1821, restoration date: early 21st century
Location
Site: Gjirokaster (Albania)
Cultural context
Albanian
Description
exterior, view from below of castle walls, clock tower at far left, 1992
Work type
Castle (fortification), Citadel
Medium
stone
Keywords
Type
Image
Rights
(c) 1992 Arben Arapi
Access rights
All rights reserved
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