SINTRA, Portugal – eine unterirdische Steinlagerkammer mit einem gewölbten Ziegeldach an der maurischen Burg (Castelo dos Mouros) in Sintra. Diese gut erhaltene unterirdische Struktur zeigt mittelalterliche Architekturtechniken und bietet Einblicke in die Infrastruktur und den täglichen Betrieb der Burg.
7360 x 4912 px | 62,3 x 41,6 cm | 24,5 x 16,4 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
20. Juni 2016
Ort:
Castelo dos Mouros, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal
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Photograph by David Coleman. This image captures an intriguing aspect of the Castelo dos Mouros' infrastructure – an underground stone storage chamber. The room features solid stone walls, likely dating back to the castle's original construction in the 8th or 9th century, topped by an arched brick roof that demonstrates sophisticated medieval engineering techniques. Such chambers were crucial to castle life, potentially serving various purposes including food and wine storage, armory, or even as a water cistern. The arched brick ceiling, a hallmark of both Moorish and later medieval European architecture, efficiently distributes the weight of the structure above while maximizing the usable space below. The use of brick for the ceiling, as opposed to stone, might indicate later renovations or repairs, possibly during the castle's 19th-century restoration. This cool, dark environment would have provided ideal conditions for preserving food and other perishables, crucial for withstanding potential sieges. The chamber's preservation offers valuable insights into medieval castle design, construction techniques, and daily life, making it an important feature for both historical research and tourism.
