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Portuguese Fortress (Qeshm Island)

This fortress was built by Alfonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese sailor, in 1507 C.E in Qeshm Island, during domination of Portuguese on Persian Gulf. The castle which locates in north coast of island, was served as logestic supportive for Portuguese central fortress in Hormuz Island.
The castle destroyed during liberation of the Qeshm Island by Shah Abbas' troops in 1621 C.E.
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress (Qeshm Island)
Portuguese Fortress (Qeshm Island)		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress		 Portuguese Fortress
Portuguese Fortress

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Guest 03-Mar-2011 17:55
lovely pics
princess04-Oct-2009 12:59
This is a fantastic gallery. V.
XiaoBernard9918-Aug-2009 16:29
I did not know,now I can appreciate your work ;Thanks to share it.V
sue anne17-Aug-2009 23:13
Beautiful and enjoyed the history.
Jean D17-Aug-2009 00:02
Spectacular gallery, Ali! V
an nguyen16-Aug-2009 22:49
Amazing collection. I like these photos a lot. BV
Zoltán Balogh16-Aug-2009 18:42
What a nice collection of images Ali, congratulations! V
Nora van Beek16-Aug-2009 13:27
Very beautiful and interesting gallery. ~V~
Nikon Mama - Birgitte Ott20-Apr-2009 22:01
Interesting landscapes - very well seen and captured, Ali! Fantstic colors and great sky - beautiful work :o) ~v~
Marisa Livet14-Apr-2009 12:24
A very intersting documentary gallery, with well taken photos.
I like seeing the part of world you show us!
Ulla Kruys12-Apr-2009 17:30
Very interesting and beautiful captures!
Patricia Kay28-Jan-2009 14:06
Beautiful gallery Ali.......BV
GIANNI 02-Jan-2009 11:02
THE PORTUGUESE SEEMS TO HAVE LEFT THE FORTLESS IN A HURRY

THEY FORGOTTEN THE BATTERY I THE ISLANDS
Guest 24-Nov-2008 02:59
Wonderful gallery - Great shots _V
Fabienne23-Nov-2008 22:29
Une série qui commence avec de très belles photos et le sujet choisi est intéresssant et beau à regarder.
Les compositions sont superbement réalisées et les couleurs bien saturées
waterfalls man26-Oct-2008 01:42
Beautiful Gallery V
12322-Aug-2008 04:35
What a vision. BV
Hans Chr. Sørensen21-Aug-2008 21:10
Very nice pictures.
Guest 19-Jun-2008 20:41
We were always an explorers and adventurous sailors. Thanks for sharing. V
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