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Medieval fortifications in Boeotia

      Μεσαιωνική οχυρωματική αρχιτεκτονική στη Βοιωτία (8/4/2011 v.1) Medieval fortifications in Boeotia (8/4/2011 v.1)
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Author(s) : Manolessou Eleni (30/5/2011)
Translation : Loumakis Spyridon

For citation: Manolessou Eleni, "Medieval fortifications in Boeotia",
Encyclopedia of the Hellenic World, Boeotia

URL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=12902>

 
 

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Defensive architecture in Boeotia involves fortified towns (whose fortifications often use ancient or early Byzantine works), castles built mostly during the Frankish and Catalan occupation, a large number of towers and fortified monasteries. The already existing research is insufficient and a large number of monuments remains unearthed or has been destroyed.

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Boeotia

Date

6th-15th c.

 
 
 

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