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There are multiple buildings on the territory surrounded by the Genoese fortress, as well as structures outside of the walls, including as storage buildings, a water cistern, Padişah Cami Mosque, Church of the Twelve Apostles, as well as the remains of barracks built by Russian Imperial army.
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had their own fortifications in Sougdaia (Sudak) as well. In 13th century, the Genoese started settling in Sougdaia. In late 13th to early 14th century, stone fortifications were built around the city center. In the first half of 14th century, the Mongols
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The upper tier constitutes the southern half of the fortress near the sea. It includes the Consul's Castle and a number of towers. Notable towers of the upper tier are the Watch Tower, the Corner Tower, and George's Tower.
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The lower tier constitutes the northern half of the fortress. The wall of the lower tier is 6–8 m tall and 1.5–2 m wide. It includes fourteen 15 m towers and the main gate.
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In 1925, a historical and archaeological museum was established on the territory of the Genoese fortress, which in 1926 became a part of the
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in 2007 and joined a larger transnational nomination of Genoese fortresses on the Black and Mediterranean seas in 2010.
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View of the Genoese fortress from a nearby mountain. Lower tier is in front, upper tier is in the back.
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the city, and as the result, the original Genoese fortifications were ruined. After the death of Khan
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The Genoese fortress is located on a mountain, surrounded by the Black Sea to the south and a
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to the north. The fortress is divided into two parts: the upper tier and the lower tier.
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Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Municipal Economies of Ukraine.
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First fortifications near Sudak were built by the Romans in 3rd–4th centuries.
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in 13th–14th centuries. The total area of the fortress is 27.9
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Consul's Castle
The Watch Tower
Ruins of the Semicircular Tower
The Corner Tower
George's Tower

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