The Fortifications of Grand Duke Vytautas in the Northern Black Sea Region – the Results of Archaeological Investigations
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article presents archaeological research into the line of fortifications erected in the northern Black Sea region during the time of Vytautas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. A comparative analysis of the planning structure and design features of several fortresses from the late 14th–15th centuries is presented, featuring stone tower-type castles characteristic of the early stages of artillery development. The distinctive traits of each fortress, as well as their common features, are also identified.
Source: Lietuvos archeologija
Author: Svitlana Biliaiev
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7116891263
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