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A portion of the 16-17th century fortifications at San Juan de Ulúa, an island opposite the port of Veracruz, Mexico, once a major port on the Spanish Main. The rings in the walls were for ships to tie themselves to.
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RT, A. (2021, October 26). Fortifications, San Juan de Ulúa. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14750/fortifications-san-juan-de-ulua/
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RT, Angelinn. "Fortifications, San Juan de Ulúa." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 26, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14750/fortifications-san-juan-de-ulua/.
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RT, Angelinn. "Fortifications, San Juan de Ulúa." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Oct 2021. Web. 21 Feb 2025.
