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Mértola Castle

File / Documentation
Name

163700_sv.jpg

Size

1.39 MB

Format

JPEG

Checksum (MD5)

e7185486230386dec5005bc309a9b105

Creator(s)
Islamic, Portuguese
Roman
Time period
creation date: 8th-13th centuries, alteration date: construction of the keep, 13th century
creation date: mosque built, 2nd half 12th century, alteration date: converted into a church, 1238, alteration date: church partially remodeled in Renaissance style, 16th century
Location
Site: Mertola (Beja, Distrito de, Portugal)
Cultural context
Islamic
Portuguese
Roman
Description
bird's-eye view, view to southeast, modern cemetery in foreground next to excavation site, castle beyond, 1992
Work type
Church
Castle (fortification)
Mosque
Archaeological site
Medium
brick
limestone
stone
plaster
Keywords
Type
Image
Rights
(c) Robert Gonzalez 1992
Access rights
All rights reserved
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