Ghazi Mustapha Fort, Djerba, Tunisia
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N 33° 53.040 E 010° 51.660
32S E 672104 N 3750852
Ghazi Mustapha Fort
Waymark Code: WMA4C0
Location: Tunisia
Date Posted: 11/14/2010
Views: 9
This beautiful fort, located beside the beach of Houmt Souk, is composed of red ochre stone, and recently underwent important renovations. It was built in the 15th century.
It was ordered by Sultan Abu Fares el Hafsi, who went to Djerba in 1432 to counter the campaign led by the Spanish King Alfonso V of Aragon himself . Opposite the fort, a large plaza with huge tanks used to supply the inhabitants with water.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 15th century
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Tunisian
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: I don't know
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: weather beaten
This site is administered by ----: Citz of Houmt Souk
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted or by appointment only.
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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