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The enceinte (wall enclosing a castle or town) of Aigues-Mortes, France. 13th century CE.
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Mark is a full-time author, 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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Cartwright, M. (2018, May 31). Aigues-Mortes Enceinte. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8846/aigues-mortes-enceinte/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Aigues-Mortes Enceinte." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 31, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8846/aigues-mortes-enceinte/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Aigues-Mortes Enceinte." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 31 May 2018. Web. 30 May 2023.
