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Strong Enough (the power of control point)

Before the conquer of Istanbul (Constantinopla), Rumeli Hisar fortress was built by Mehmet II to prevent Byzantine fleet through the Bosphorus (The Strait of Bosphorus connects the marmara sea to the black sea). 1000 master craftsmen working together with 2000 workers completed the castle in a short period of four months. The Ottoman military and administration at all levels including also the sultan worked nonstop to finish the fortress.

 

 

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Uploaded on November 13, 2007
Taken on September 2, 2007