Yeni-Kale fortress, Ottoman fortress in Kerch, Ukraine
The fortress stretches over 2.5 hectares on the shore of Kerch Strait, featuring five semi-bastions and castellated walls in an irregular pentagon shape.
The fortress emerged between 1699 and 1706 under Ottoman rule, with Italian architect Goloppo and French engineers supervising its construction to control maritime traffic.
The fortress contained military structures, including two powder magazines and arsenals, alongside civilian facilities such as a mosque, bathhouse, and residential buildings.
The structure maintained water supply through an underground ceramic system connected to a spring several kilometers away, supporting 1100 soldiers during its operation.
The fortress walls incorporated specific architectural elements from both Ottoman and European military engineering traditions of the early 18th century.
Location: Керченский городской совет
GPS coordinates: 45.35099,36.60455
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:38
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