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  2. Ankara Castle - Wikipedia

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    Ankara Castle (Turkish: Ankara Kalesi) is a historic fortification in the city of Ankara, Turkey, constructed in or after the 7th century. The earliest fortification on the site was constructed in the 8th century BC by the Phrygians and rebuilt in 278 BC by the Galatians .

  3. List of castles in Portugal - Wikipedia

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    The main keep of the Castle of Bragança The Castle of Montalegre as seen from below the hill A view of the castle of Castelo Melhor encircling the hilltop The rubble and walls of the Castle of Carrazeda de Ansiães The church-like towers of the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira A view of the "tower of menagem" (the keep tower) of Melgaço Remains of the walls of the Castle of Monção

  4. Castles in Portugal - Wikipedia

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    Castles in Portugal were crucial components of the military throughout its history.The Portuguese learned the art of building fortifications from the Romans and the Moors.The Romans, who ruled and colonized the territory of current-day Portugal for more than four centuries, built forts with high walls and strong towers to defend their populations.

  5. Enchanting Castles Around the World That Will Take Your ...

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    Ankara Castle is one of the oldest structures in Turkey. Its exact origins are unknown, but some think it dates back to the Hittites (1600-1179 B.C.) and others assume it must be from the Roman ...

  6. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations - Wikipedia

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    The first museum in Ankara was established by Mübarek Galip Bey, Directorate of Culture, in 1921, in the section of the Castle of Ankara called Akkale. In addition to this museum, artifacts from the Temple of Augustus and Rome and the Roman Baths of Ankara were also collected.

  7. History of Ankara - Wikipedia

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    The stone base for a statue, with an inscription describing Julian as "Lord of the whole world from the British Ocean to the barbarian nations", can still be seen, built into the eastern side of the inner circuit of the walls of Ankara Castle. The Column of Julian which was erected in honor of the emperor's visit to the city in 362 still stands ...

  8. List of Knights Templar sites - Wikipedia

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    Castle of Almourol [1] Castelo Branco [1] Castle of Idanha [1] Castle of Monsanto [1] Castle of Penha Garcia [1] Castle of Pombal [2] Castle of Soure - received and reconstructed in March 1128, was the first castle of the Knights Templar. [16] Old town of Tomar, including the Castle, the Convent of the Order of Christ and the Church of Santa ...

  9. List of Foucault pendulums - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of Foucault pendulums in the world: ... Rotunda in Castle Flower Garden, [9] ... Physics Department, Ankara [59] EGE University, Izmir; North America.