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Ancient Stronghold Ruins at Varbola, Rapla County |
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| Title: | Ancient Stronghold Ruins at Varbola, Rapla County |
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| Image number: | 3TT00161 |
| Author: | Toomas Tuul |
| Related keywords: | ancient, medieval, rock, ruins, stone, stronghold, tree |
| Related categories: | Architectural sights, Estonia, Ethnography, Manors and castles, Travel |
| Usage rights: | Advertising Free |
| Description: | Varbola is a settlement of Estonian tribes that lived there in last millenium. It is one of 20 or so similar sites, but it is the largest and most famous one. The stronghold is built in the shape of circle, because it is the best shape for a fort to be defended from any kind of agressor. |