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Star fort · Neuf-Brisach, France
Neuf-BrisachSuspected
- Dated
- Dated 1698–1703
- Declared purpose
- Fortified town
- Today
- Survives, town (UNESCO)
- Build time
- About 5 years
- Region
- Europe
- Architect of record
- Vauban, engineer: about 65 when credited (1698, born 1633). Build time on record: about 5 years.All architects of record →
- On the list as
- Suspected
Why it's on the list
An octagonal star town laid out in about five years by Vauban.
Hidden history
Found, Not Built
An octagonal star-shaped fortress town designed by Vauban, built in about five years.
Why researchers flag it
An octagonal star town laid out in about five years by Vauban.
Five years
A whole star town in about five years.
Vauban's last
His final and most complete design.
Questions worth asking
- How was a whole star town built in five years?
Possible original uses
- Fort town
What the photos show
Sources
Further viewing
Episodes from My Lunch Break (Michael Kruse), the main lens for this app. They open on YouTube.
