Dimensões da castelologia portuguesa no Norte de África entre Quatrocentos e meados de Quinhentos

Portuguese castles in North Africa, built between the 15th and mid-16th centuries, served as key tools for territorial appropriation. This study reveals that, except for Azamor, all Portuguese settlements on Muslim medinas involved at least one independent castle. The research analyzes these structures as integral parts of new urban landscapes or autonomous entities, examining their evolution across three phases: medieval, early modernization, and Manueline maturity. By revisiting sites like Alcácer Ceguer, Arzila, Tânger, Safim, and Mogador (Essaouira), the study highlights how these castles adapted to emerging pyrotechnic challenges, marking a turning point in North African fortification history by mid-16th century. The approach combines historical analysis with architectural investigation, focusing on visible vestiges and their significance.

Correia, J. (2008). Dimensões da castelologia portuguesa no Norte de África entre Quatrocentos e meados de Quinhentos. Anais De História De Além-Mar, 9(Anais de História de Além-Mar, Vol. 9 (2008), 9–36. https://doi.org/10.57759/AHAM2008.37362