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18-JUN-2011

Ankara june 2011 6755.jpg

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The highest point of the Citadel of Ankara: a inner fortification called ‘Ak Kale’ (= White Castle).
The present construction has been set up by the Byzantines, as early as the 7th century, and was restored when necessary, by Byzantines (at first) and Turcs (later on).

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Source: ‘Guides Bleus: Turquie’ – Edition 1986.

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