Paderne Castle

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163416_sv.jpg

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1.68 MB

Format

JPEG

Checksum (MD5)

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Creator(s)

Portuguese, Islamic

Time period

creation date: on site of possible earlier Roman fortification, 12th century, other date: conquered by Dom Alfonso III, ending Muslim control, 1249

Location

Site: Paderne (Faro, Distrito de, Portugal)

Cultural context

Portuguese

Islamic

Description

general view, remains of the fortification walls and a small building with arched doorway, 1992

Work type

Castle (fortification)

Medium

chalk

lime

masonry

mud

aggregate

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