Merlon Collection

Bactrian Camel. Ukraine
Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus) at the Genoese Fortress. Sudak. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Gonder Imperial Palace, Ethiopia then Abyssinia, 1880s (engraving)
KW110800 Gonder Imperial Palace, Ethiopia then Abyssinia, 1880s (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gondar, Ethiopia. Fasilides Palace circa 1880)

Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b / w photo)
867775 Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

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SIGUENZA. Castle built by Arabs in the twelfth century. It is now an inn of tourism. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain Date: 06/09/2007

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BELMONTE. General view of the castle, built by Juan Pacheco between 1456 and 1470. Is Gothic plateresque changeover. Province of Cuenca. Castile-La Mancha. Spain Date: 06/09/2007

Maya Civilization. Ball game
Maya Civilization. Mesoamerican ballgame. Litography

Genoese Fortress. Sudak
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Sudak. Genoese medieval Fortress

ALARCON. Castle. Arab origin and rebuilt under Christian rule by King Alfonso VIII. He wrote much of his work the Infante Don Juan Manuel. It is now a parador. Detail. Province of Cuenca

Revolt of peasants. Spain
Revolt of peasants in front of the Monastery of Poblet. Catalonia. Spain. Colored engraving

Krakow. Wawel Royal Castle. Colored engraving
Poland. Krakow. Wawel Royal Castle. Courtyard. Colored engraving. 19th century

Spain. Penafiel. Castle founded in the 10th century by the Earl Lain Calvo. View of the homage tower. It dates from the 13th century. 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

Saint Sebastian Gate. Rome. Italy
Saint Sebastian Gate at the Aurelian Walls. 3rd century. Rome. Italy

Spain. Vigo. Quinones de Leon Museum at the Pazo of Castrelos. 17th century. Exterior

Krakow. Wawel Royal Castle. Engraving
Poland. Krakow. Wawel Royal Castle. Courtyard. Engraving. 19th century

Natural History Museum. Three Dragons Castle. Barcelona. Spa
Spain. Barcelona. Natural History Museum at Three Dragons Castle building. Built by Lluis Domenech Montaner for the Universal Exhibition of 1888. Facade

Portugal. Loule. Moorish castle rebuilt after the Reconquista by dom Paio Peres Correia. Detail. Algarve

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

Spain. Community of Madrid. Manzanares el Real. Royal Castle, built in 1475 by order of Diego Hurtado de Mendoza. Detail

Spain. Peracense. The Castle (14th century)
Spain. Aragon. Peracense. The Castle (14th century) at Sierra Menera

Spain. Aragon. Alquezar. Castle
Spain. Aragon. Alquezar. Ruins of the castle, built by the moors in the 9th century

Spain. Catalonia. Altafulla. Tower in the medieval old town (Vila Closa)

Tarifa. Castle of Guzman el Bueno. Andalusia. Spain
Tarifa. Castle of Guzman el Bueno built by caliph Abd al-Rahman III in 960. Cadiz province. Andalusia. Spain

BELMONTE. General view of the castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spa
BELMONTE. General view of the castle, built by Juan Pacheco between 1456 and 1470. Is Gothic plateresque changeover. Province of Cuenca. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

ALARCON. Castle. Castile-la Mancha. Spain
ALARCON. Castle. Arab origin and rebuilt under Christian rule by King Alfonso VIII. He wrote much of his work the Infante Don Juan Manuel. It is now a parador. Detail. Province of Cuenca

SIGUENZA. Castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spain
SIGUENZA. Castle built by the Arabs in the twelfth century. It is now an inn of tourism. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Three Peaks, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Three Peaks, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Three Peaks, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Three Peaks, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

SIGUENZA. Castle built by Arabs in the twelfth century. It is now an inn of tourism. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Loarre. Castle built in the late XI century by King Sancho I Ramirez of Aragon (1043 1094). View of the towers of the Queen and the keep. Huesca province. Aragon. Spain

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"Discover the Enigmatic Merlon: From Bactrian Camels in Ukraine to Ancient Maya Ball Games" Unveiling the mysterious world of merlons, we embark on a journey that spans across continents and centuries. Our first stop takes us to Ukraine, where Bactrian camels roam amidst the enchanting landscapes. These majestic creatures have witnessed the passage of time, just like the merlons that stand tall in various historical sites. Moving further east, we find ourselves at Gonder Imperial Palace in Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia) during the 1880s. An intriguing engraving captures this grand palace adorned with intricate merlons, reflecting an era of opulence and regality. Venturing into Central America, we delve into the ancient Maya civilization. Here lies a captivating connection between merlons and their ball game - a sport steeped in tradition and spirituality. The significance of these architectural elements within their sacred arenas remains shrouded in mystery. Our exploration then leads us to Sudak's Genoese Fortress, standing as a testament to medieval fortification techniques. Among its formidable defenses are merlons that once guarded against invaders while offering breathtaking views of Crimea's coastline. In Charleston Harbor, South Carolina during 1865 - captured through a monochromatic photograph - we encounter discarded Confederate mortars at Fort Johnson. Amidst remnants of conflict stands evidence of merlon-adorned structures that once protected this strategic coastal defense point. As our journey continues through time and space, we stumble upon DDE-90035293 and DDE-90035291 – cryptic codes hinting at hidden tales behind enigmatic merlon sightings yet to be unraveled. The revolt of peasants echoes through Spain's history as they fought for justice against oppressive forces. In Krakow's Wawel Royal Castle or Penafiel Castle nestled among Spanish landscapes – vibrant colored engravings depict fortified walls adorned with merlons, symbolizing resilience and resistance.