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Guédelon castle in Treigny, Burgundy, France. The construction began in 1997 and is inspired by the castle architecture prevalent during the reign of King Philip-Augustus (1180-1223). An example of experimental archaeology, the castle is being built using only medieval methods of construction.
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Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2023, September 16). Guédelon Castle. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17896/guedelon-castle/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Guédelon Castle." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 16, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17896/guedelon-castle/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Guédelon Castle." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 16 Sep 2023. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
