Definition: The World Heritage site Castel del Monte is an Italian medieval period castle, built by Frederick II between AD 1229 and 1249. Using precise mathematical and astronomical alignments, the architect for the castle included elements from European and Islamic cultures, designing an octagonal structure.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
