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rampart
pentagonal architectural structure, used in fortresses, placed on the corner between two sections of wall as a means of defense
ravelin
an external construction, first built in a round and later triangular form, to protect the curtains and the ramparts from siege fire
razing
levelled earth used from the parapet to the fortress passageway
real
a coin of Spanish origin, which had a wide circulation in the Greek islands due to the vicinity of the Kingdom of Naples
rector
general term indicating the office of various political-administrative posts occupied by Venetian patricians. It was generally interchangeable with podestà
Report
narration of the principal features of a territory, which the 'podestà', 'bailo', 'provveditore', and ambassador would read to the Senate at the end of their mission. This practice was officially established in the mid-sixteenth century
Rethymno
a fortified city, administrative centre of the island of Candia
Revenue Offices
instituted by Venice in all major areas in its dominion, these were tax collection centres, generally controlled by a 'camerlengo' of Venetian nomination and other minor civil servants

Viaggio virtuale tra le fonti storiche veneziane
Rotta: Venezia e il Levante (sec XV - sec XVIII)
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