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349th anniversary of the seizure of power over Heraklion

2018-09-27 20:20:41

Today, September 27 is the anniversary when in 1669 Heraklion (known as Candia) surrendered to the Turkish army. On that day, the city's last defenders left, including Francesco Morosini, commander of the Venetian forces. It is significant that the takeover of the city took place after 22 years of siege by the Turks. 120,000 were killed on the Turkish side. soldiers and on the side of the Cretans - 30 thousand Surrendering to Candia sealed the final change of power over Crete. Venetian rule was replaced by the rule of the Ottoman Empire, which took over the island for 200 years. The new occupant also changed the city's name to Megalo Kastro, meaning the Great Castle. In this long-term defense of Heraklion, the huge and massive walls surrounding the city, preserved to this day, played a huge role.

Gosia,  2018-09-27 20:20:41

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