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Fort de la Goulette
Fort de la Goulette
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Fort de la Goulette
Fort de la Goulette, Karraka, is a historic fort located in the port of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It was built in 1535 AD by Charles I of Spain but was captured later by the Ottomans in 1574 AD.
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Country: Tunisia
District: Tunis Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Spanish
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Spanish & Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 1 m
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