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Temple of Lord Shiva on the top of Raigad Fort They provided safe havens for Maratha forces and were instrumental in guerrilla warfare tactics, allowing swift attacks and retreats. The forts were integral to Maratha military strategies, particularly in guerrilla warfare.
Tartus (Tortosa) and its fortress, Templars headquarters 1152–1188 and fortress held until 1291, including the Cathedral of Our Lady of Tortosa [1] [3] Areimeh Castle , from the early 1150s to 1187 with interruption 1171–1177
A massive prehistoric stone wall surrounded the ancient temple of Ness of Brodgar 3200 BC in Scotland. Named the "Great Wall of Brodgar" it was 4 m (13 ft) thick and 4 m (13 ft) tall. The wall had some symbolic or ritualistic function. [11] [12] The Assyrians deployed large labor forces to build new palaces, temples and defensive walls. [13]
Explore an extensive list of historical forts from around the world on Wikipedia.
Niš Fortress, Niš, city defensive walls razed while the bastion fort was preserved. Pančevo Fortress, Pančevo, razed in 1739. [7] Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, best preserved bastion fort town of the Military Frontier. Sremska Rača, Sremska Rača, razed after the Berlin Congress of 1878 and the end of the Military Frontier.
Judin Castle at Khirbat Jiddin or Yehiam Fortress – Crusader castle, rebuilt in the 18th century; national park; Latrun, ruins of Toron des Chevaliers castle; Kastel, on a hilltop next to Mevasseret, by the main Jerusalem Tel Aviv road; Merle - fortified enclosure, Arabic name: Burj al-Habis and Qal'at al-Tantura, [3] at Dor/Tantura
A map of the Portuguese Empire and its claims, strongholds, trade waters, and economic interests.. This article will list all fortifications that were built, partially built, or ordered to be built by the Portuguese throughout the globe.
List of the strongholds or dar al-hijra of the Order of Assassins in Persia (Iran) and Syria. Most of the Persian Ismaili castles were in the Alborz mountains, in the regions of Daylaman (particularly, in Alamut and Rudbar; north of modern-day Qazvin ) and Quhistan (south of Khurasan ), as well as in Qumis .