Heptapyrgion (Yedi Kule)

Heptapyrgion is a polygonal fortress, which consists of ten towers.

When the prison closed in 1989, particularly impressive was the recorded on the walls, in various and often in artistic ways, human suffering. Similarly, with spray or scratches around Heptapyrgion, on benches, trees and walls, the feeling of love is expressed by both disappointed and enthusiastic lovers.
When the prison closed in 1989, particularly impressive was the recorded on the walls, in various and often in artistic ways, human suffering. Similarly, with spray or scratches around Heptapyrgion, on benches, trees and walls, the feeling of love is expressed by both disappointed and enthusiastic lovers.
The acropolis was an inspiration for the travellers of the 19th century. Xerxes was gazing at Olympus from this point and was planning the conquest of the rest of Greece. Apostle Paul admired Olympus from here as well, bowing to the majesty of God's creation. Travellers felt they were identified with their thoughts.
The acropolis was an inspiration for the travellers of the 19th century. Xerxes was gazing at Olympus from this point and was planning the conquest of the rest of Greece. Apostle Paul admired Olympus from here as well, bowing to the majesty of God's creation. Travellers felt they were identified with their thoughts.

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Timeline

Modern and Contemporary era (1912 - )

1989 Heptapyrgion stops operating as a prison.

Ottoman era (1453- 1912)

1431 The fortress was occupied by Sultan Murad II.

1890 Converted into a prison during this decade.

Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)

During the mid-Byzantine period, 5 towers were built as part of the walls and in the 12th century, another 5 were added. During the Palaeologos dynasty, the fortress was completed and reinforced.

Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)

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