Paderne Castle

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163414_sv.jpg

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1.62 MB

Format

JPEG

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cc2f390790ecbdbd6a508131bd39b3e9

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

exterior, inside corner of remaining fortification walls and an arched opening, 1992

Work type

Castle (fortification)

Medium

chalk

lime

masonry

mud

aggregate

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Rights

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