Bojna.Hillfort Defensive rampart I.

Slovakia / Trenciansky / Topolcany /
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Fortification is kidney -shaped , the longitudinal axis is about 600m long transverse axis are from 200 to 300 meters . The total area of ​​the acropolis ward is almost 14 ha . Around the entire complex is very well preserved wall, which reaches the height of the inside of the outer wax 3-5 up to 10m , its broad base is about 18.5 m. The main mound is build up slatted design on the outside unloaded dry laid stone wall . Before the rampart is a ditch outposts, forts this method is again repeated in a smaller version around the fort and the West is still a heap . Overall, the fortifications on the west side devoted much more time and even roost in other parts of Nitra in western parts are reinforced fortifications. Residents fortress expected attack from the weight as a potential enemy appropriate Moravian principality , but could act as well as other major Slavic tribes coming from Považie main line value is interrupted in two standing opposite the gates , which are located on the longitudinal axis of the fort . Both are shaped gripper , or are bent inwards into the site . These gates led the way through the fort .Similary like the Prague Castle. Strange, unusual location of the gates to the longitudinal axis of the fort , while on the road from Nitra on the nature suggests that seemed to Bojná including office toll station.Search for amateur is strictly prohibited and punishable by many years hold of !!!
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Coordinates:   48°36'41"N   17°59'48"E
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