Ancient Fortress Emerges From Drying Lake in Middle East

You don’t just visit a fortress like this — you read it. Medieval defense, Renaissance ambition, modern preservation… all stacked into one living landmark. If this helped you understand the layers, the history is yours now too. #akershus #oslocastle #architecturelovers #historicbuildings #nordicarchitecture

Viksit Bharat @2047 on Instagram: "India isn't just a nation. It's a NATURAL FORTRESS. 🏔️🌊 Built by nature. Protected by geography. 🗺️ 🏔️ THE HIMALAYAN WALL: North: 2,500 km mountain barrier Height: Up to 8,848m (Everest) World's TALLEST natural wall. No army marched through it. They needed passes—and we controlled them. ⛰️ 🌊 OCEANIC MOAT: South: Indian Ocean East: Bay of Bengal West: Arabian Sea Coastline: 7,517 km Three sides surrounded by water. Natural naval defense. 🛡️ 🏜️ DESERT SHIE