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Borj El Kastil
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
Exact Location
Elevation: -1 m
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