City Walls of Altamura
The City Walls of Altamura were a military structure meant for defensive purposes and located in the city of Altamura, Italy. Its origin dates back to the Middle Ages and it was in use until the 19th century when it started to be gradually torn down. Nowadays only a few isolated parts of the walls survive. It shouldn't be confused with the Megalithic Walls of Altamura, which date back to the 5th–4th century BC and intersect in some parts with the city walls.
| City Walls of Altamura | |
|---|---|
| Native name Italian: Muro di cinta di Altamura | |
Tower "with upper torus and walkway" of the city walls, located close to the gate "Porta Foggiali". | |
| Location | Altamura |
| Coordinates | 40.826042°N 16.556494°E |
| Original use | Defensive wall of the ancient city (starting from the Middle Ages) |
Just a few maps depicting the city walls still survive and they are part of the maps Carte Rocca, commissioned by Angelo Rocca (drawings P/32 and P/33) and dating back to the end of the 16th century. Drawings dating back to earlier periods didn't survive.
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