Borj El Kastil

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Borj El Kastil

Borj El Kastil is a medieval fort located in in Djerba island, Tunisia. It was built in the 13th century AD during the time of Kingdom of Sicily. The fort was restored later in the 16th century AD by the Ottoman naval commander Dragut. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023 as part of Djerba: Testimony to a Settlement Pattern in an Island Territory.

Site Information

Country: Tunisia

District: Medenine Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 13th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Kingdom of Sicily

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Kingdom of Sicily & Islamic Monuments

World Heritage Site

Part of: Djerba: Testimony to a Settlement Pattern in an Island Territory

Date of Inscription: 2023

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Elevation: -1 m

UNESCO

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