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Kunya Ark, also known as Kohna Ark, housing Museum of Ancient Khorezm, Ichan Kala, Khiva
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Kunya Ark, also known as Kohna Ark, housing Museum of Ancient Khorezm, Ichan Kala

Akshi Bobo, a tower of Kunya Ark, on left, and outer wall of Ichan Kala, Khiva
Uzbekistam, Khiva, Akshi Bobo, a tower of Kunya Ark, on left, and outer wall of Ichan Kala

Entrance, outer walls and viewing gallery of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Entrance, outer walls and viewing gallery of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Outer walls of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Outer walls of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Italy, Campania, Naples, Castel Nuovo, also known as Maschio Angioino

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Egypt, Alexandria, Citadel of Qaitbay, also known as Fort of Qaitbay

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Egypt, Alexandria, Citadel of Qaitbay, also known as Fort of Qaitbay

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, The grand fortress of Selcuk on Ayasoluk Hill with crenellated walls and towers. Ancient ruins in foreground

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Site of the 6th century Basilica of St. John the Apostle below section of crenellated wall and towers with trees and bushes in foreground

New Times Building, Los Angeles, California, USA
New Times Building, First and Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA. Date: circa 1912

Aerial view of the Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire. Date: circa 1922

Conwy (Conway) Castle and bridge, North Wales. Date: circa 1900s

Blighty Tea Rooms, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
The Blighty Tea Rooms, Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India. Date: circa 1910

All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1950s

Spain. Castile and Leon. Arevalo. Castle. Semicircular keep. Built in 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th century

Castelo de Almourol on the Islet of Almoural in the River Tagus, Centro Region, Portugal
Warm sunlight reflecting on the historical Castlo de Almourol on the islet of Almourol in the River Tagus with a grey sky; Vila Nova da Barquinha, Praia do Ribatejo, Centro Region, Portugal

General Appearance Of A Fortified Mediaeval Town From The National Encylopaedia Published By William Mackenzie London Late 19Th Century

Greetings card in the shape of a house, with a garden in the background and decorative white and gold edging. Date: circa 1890s

Severndroog Castle, Shooters Hill, SE London
Severndroog Castle, Oxleas Wood, Shooters Hill, SE London, a folly dating back to the 18th century. Date: circa 1910

Bodiam Castle
In 1385, due to the impending invasion of French forces, King Richard II permitted Sir Edward Dalyngrigge to crenellate the manor house into this Sussex castle. Date: 14th century

Architectural details of the crenellated walls, tower and buttresses inside the castle at Jaalan Bani bu Hasan

The massive central tower of Nizwa Fort is over 150 feet high and took more than 12 years to build in the late 17th century AD

The watchtower of the old fort in the village of Afi Sefalah

The interior courtyard and a watchtower within Al Hazm Castle. The magnificent 18th century military stronghold makes full use of traditonal Omani defensive features boasting a massive wooden entry

The first Rustaq Fort was built by the Persians in the pre-Islamic period. It became the capital of the Ya ruba dynasty and was subsequently re-built in the 17th Century

A four-poster bed in a girls bedroom in Nakhl Fort which stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam

Nakhl Fort stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam. The mainly 17th century fortress visible today stands over 30 metres high

The Mathaib Gate spans the main road into Muscat

Broad Walk, Hampton Court Palace, London. circa 1900s

Andrew Besley, photographer, at Lanhydrock House, Cornwall
Andrew Besley (right), photographer, at Lanhydrock House, a Grade I listed building near Bodmin, Cornwall. With him is Giles Clotworthy of the National Trust

St Georges Cathedral, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1930

Circus troupe procession with horse-drawn carriages. circa 1900

Circus troupe with camels and elephants proceeding along a road. circa 1900

St. Jamess Palace, London. 1893

Unidentified gothic building, possibly in Oxford or Cambridge. 19th century

Snow scene with mistletoe border on a Christmas card
Snow scene with buildings and a mistletoe border on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Spain. Penafiel. Castle. Tower
Spain. Penafiel. Castle founded in the tenth century by the Earl Lain Calvo. Tower. National Monument in 1917

Spain. Galicia. Catoira. Torres do Oeste castle. 9th century
Spain. Galicia. Catoira. Torres do Oeste castle, built in 9th century by the king Alfonso III of Leon the Great as a defense fortress. They are the ruins of Castellum Honesti. Next to river Ulla

Spain. Catalonia. Montblanc walls
Spain. Catalonia. Montblanc. Foradot door, belonging to the ancient walls of the city. 14th century

Hotel del Lago, San Bernardino, Paraguay, South America
Hotel del Lago (here referred to as Hotel Weiler), San Bernardino, Paraguay, South America. The lake referred to in the hotels name is the nearby Lake Ypacarai, a popular tourist attraction

Old Spanish fort, Djerba, Tunisia, North Africa
Old Spanish fort (Ghazi Mustapha Fort), Djerba (Jerba, Jarbah), an island off the coast of Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1920

Belvedere Casino, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa
Belvedere Casino, a cafe and restaurant in Belvedere Park, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: 1900s

Aerial view towards Place Smen, Meknes, Morocco
Aerial view towards Place Smen (Smen Square), Meknes, Morocco, showing the Zitoune minaret. Date: circa 1910

Bordj Bou-Nafa, powder store, Fez (Fes), Morocco
Bordj Bou-Nafa, an old powder store in Fez (Fes), Morocco, showing damage from bombardment during riots in 1912. Date: circa 1912

Large American house, Dulce Domum, USA
Large American house with crenellated turret, described as Dulce Domum in a message on the back. Date: circa 1907

North American school or college building, USA
North American school or college building in collegiate gothic style, USA, with cars parked outside. Date: circa 1918

St Michael and All Angels Church, Withyham, Sussex
St Michael and All Angels Church (left), Withyham, Sussex, with the vicarage on the right. References to the church date back to the late 13th century. Date: 1809

Stoneland, Buckhurst Park, near Withyham, Sussex. the Buckhurst estate dates back to the 11th century; the building known as Stoneland dates back to the early 17th. Date: 1809

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Crenellated structures can be found all around the world, from London's City Gates to Warwick Castle in 1760. Even University College in Galway City, Republic of Ireland boasts crenellations on its walls. Allington Castle near Maidstone, Kent and Knole's Green Court West are also adorned with these distinctive architectural features. Traveling further afield, Jerusalem's Jaffa Gate proudly displays crenellations that have stood the test of time. Meanwhile, Doonagore Castle in Co Clare, Ireland offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean from its 16th-century tower house. Closer to home, St Mary's Church in Stone near Dartford showcases intricate crenellated details that add charm to its structure. Nelson's Tower in Forres is another example of this design element and was even documented during A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between. Across the pond in Buffalo, New York State stands the impressive 74th Regiment Armory with its own crenellated facade. And let us not forget Hampton Court whose north-west view reveals stunning crenellations dating back centuries. Finally, journeying to Asia brings us to India where numerous buildings feature these unique battlements as part of their architecture. Crenellated structures truly span across continents and cultures alike - a testament to their enduring appeal throughout history.