Illustration
Marseille's Old Port, with the Fort of St. Jean (built 1660 CE) to the right and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de la Garde (built 1853 CE) visible on top of the hill in the background.
About the Author
Mathilde is a freelance writer based in Aix-en-Provence, France. She studies the medieval Islamic world and is interested in global historical connectivities.
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Montpetit, M. (2019, March 23). Old Port of Marseille. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10311/old-port-of-marseille/
Chicago Style
Montpetit, Mathilde. "Old Port of Marseille." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 23, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10311/old-port-of-marseille/.
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Montpetit, Mathilde. "Old Port of Marseille." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 Mar 2019. Web. 17 Apr 2024.
