Tag:site_type=fortification

site_type = fortification
Description
Fortification - archaeological site made of stone walls and earth walls
Rendering in openstreetmap-carto
Group: Historic
Used on these elements
Requires
historic=archaeological_site
Useful combination
name=*
See also
historic:civilization=* heritage=*
Wikidata
Q57821
Status: in use
Tools for this tag
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Fortifications are archaeological sites made of earth walls and stone walls. They are military constructions or buildings designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and also used to solidify rule in a region during peace time.

How to Map

Set a node or draw as an area along the outline.

• historic=archaeological_site
• site_type=fortification
• fortification_type=* - type of fortification
• name=*

Tags to use in combination

• wikipedia=* - a link to Wikipedia's article
• wikidata=* - an ID of the specific Wikidata item about this fortification (if any)
• historic:civilization=* (or more precise subtags) - the civilization (culture) that originally created the feature
• heritage=* - fortification is registered by an official heritage organisation.
• tourism=attraction - if it is a tourist attraction.

See also

• historic=castle + castle_type=fortress
• historic=fort