The fortified city was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese and named Mazagan. However, it was given up by 1769 and became part of Morocco, now named El Jadida. It is even a UNSECO World ...

Located at the confluence of the Waal and Rhine rivers, Nijmegen was strategically important to the defense of the Dutch provinces and the Electorate of Cologne. Planning to take the city by surprise, ...

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Sousse was an important commercial and military port during the Aghlabid period (800–909) and is a typical example of a town dating from the first centuries of Islam. With its kasbah, ramparts, medina ...

In 1064, the Seljuk Sultan, Alp Arslan, besieged the fortified city of Ani. After a siege of 25 days, the Seljuks captured the city. Quick Facts Date, Location ... The newly consolidated Seljuk sultan ...

Between daring architecture and the continuation of its ancestral traditions, you will be able to witness the city’s unique energy. After a special moment in the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux, ...

Check if you have access via personal or institutional login Authored by one of the leading scholars of German Indology, 'Fortified Cities in Ancient India' offers a comparative exploration of the ...

Since the pre-Roman period, a fortified settlement has existed on the hill where Carcassonne now stands. In its present form it is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive ...

On the left, the Amazon warrior queen Penthesilea promises to help King Priam to defeat the Greek army, which is attacking the great fortified city of Troy. The central battle scene shows the ...

If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Nijmegen, you don’t need to look any further. Officially, this hotel is located just outside the city in Lent. Be sure to book a room on the higher ...

We are a swing dance club based in the beautiful city of Nijmegen (NL). We are passionate about the social dance culture of the swing era of jazz, in particular the Lindy Hop. We organize dance ...