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It was part of a system of watchtowers built by the
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The thickness of its walls varies between 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) at the base to 1.05 m (3 ft 5 in) at the top. The inner diameter is 3.3 m (11 ft).
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It is considered to be well preserved. Although it is located on private property, access to it is permitted.
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It was constructed sometime between the 9th and 10th centuries, that is, between the emirates of
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