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Gjirokastër Castle

File / Documentation
Name

204482_sv.jpg

Size

5.85 MB

Format

JPEG

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0cc684baeecc4399f8551ce7c5703ce5

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
bird's-eye view, overview of Gjirokaster, with castle near center, 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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