Ancient World

Kafir-kala (Uzbekistan)

Kafir-kala ("Fortress of the infidels") is an ancient fortress beside the Dargom river, 12 kilometers south of the city center of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, protecting the southern border of the Samarkand oasis. It consists of a central citadel built of mudbrick and measuring 75 × 75 meters at its base. It incorporates six towers and is surrounded by a moat, which is still visible today. Living quarters were located outside the citadel.

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See also

• ▸Badhër Castle
• ▸Kovilambakkam
• ▸Kangju

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