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- Castles are defensive constructions for a noble, artistocratic, or other important person and their family. They consist of strong walls (beginning with wood in earlier times and then being made out of stone) with tall towers. Depending on their size, they may include an interior yard which can include other buildings for horses, blacksmiths, food stores, etc. The first fortified constructions in the Albanian lands were erected during the late Neolithic in the years 2800-2700 BC.In the bronze period, but especially in the early period of iron, they became widespread. Some Illyrian forts are known as Rozafa in Shkodra, Berat Castle, Lis, Byllis, Amantia, Butrint, Antigonia, etc.Then, in the 4th-6th century of the New Era were raised castles in the low and strategic areas such as the Castle of Durres, the Castle of Gjirokastra, the Castle of Elbasan and later the Kruja Castle.Even in the Middle Ages to the 19th century were built and rebuilt many fortresses that they already find in many areas of Albanian lands. These castles are a great asset to the Albanian nation.They point to its antiquity in the Balkans, to the art of building and its centuries-old centeredness against its threatened enemies. The castles have great cultural and tourist value. (en)
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- Castles are defensive constructions for a noble, artistocratic, or other important person and their family. They consist of strong walls (beginning with wood in earlier times and then being made out of stone) with tall towers. Depending on their size, they may include an interior yard which can include other buildings for horses, blacksmiths, food stores, etc. (en)
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