Tureta Fortress

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The Byzantine Fortress of Tureta is located in the Kornati Islands dates probably from the 6th century. It is assumed that the fort had a military purpose to secure and control sailing on the Adriatic Sea which was quite insecure at the time.

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Kornati Islands, Croatia

Established
6th century AD

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