One of Maltas 13 Tal-Hamrija Coastal Watch Tower 1658

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13 such towers were built 1658-9 by Spanish Grand Master Martin de Redin to ensure early warning of Turkish invasion and raids by Muslim Corsairs taking the population into slavery

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Location: Republic of Malta
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License: Licensed
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