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Growing with Applied Mathematics Experiences (G.A.M.E.)
Geometry in my country
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Baruthane Secondary School
Galata Tower was converted into an even taller structure between 1445-1446. Tower; 16. it was used as a home for Christian prisoners serving in the Kasimpasa shipyards in the XVII century. after 1717, the tower was put into operation for fire observation purposes. Drums were played from the tower to announce the fire in the city to the public. in 1965, the tower was repaired for the last time. No repairs have been made since then. The Tower; III. It was used as an observatory during the Murat period. IV. Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi, who lived during the Murat period, has written his name in history with the flight he made from this tower. He flew from this tower to Üsküdar. During the last repair of the tower, it was extended by two more floors. 40 more steps have been added. At the same time, it was built in a hall covered with 14 large masonry arches. The tower was opened to tourist visits in 1967.
The height of the Galata tower from the ground is 69,90 meters.
The outer diameter of the tower is 16,45 meters.
Area of the Tower : 2.π.8,225 (69,90)= 3 612,37 m2
The Volume of theTower: π.(8,225.8,225). 69,90= 14 855,89 m3
