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Amsterdam Fortress of Ambon CityA. Brief Information Following the establishment of Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie (VOC) by the Dutch colonial government in the 17th century, Amsterdam Fortress was built in the city of Ambon, Maluku Province, as the branch of VOC in the eastern Indonesia. The fortress stands nearby the Hila Old Church, and is the second Dutch ... detail... »
Vredeburg Fort A. Overview Taking a tour to Yogyakarta is incomplete without visiting Malioboro. However, do not get satisfied yet. If you have more time, take a walk to the southward of Malioboro street, to the zero point. This spot at the Grand Post Office (Kantor Pos Besar) intersection is the heart of Yogyakarta. There are several historical ... detail... »
Seven-layer Fortress A. Brief Information Seven-layer fortress, which is commonly called “Benteng Aur Daun” was used as the last defensive fortress by Dalu-dalu soldier under the command of Tuanku Tambusai “Padri Tiger from Rokan.” In the past, it was functioned to avoid the Dutch‘s attack on surrounding area. B. Distinctive Features This fortress ... detail... »
Indrapatra Fortress A. Brief Information Indrapatra Fortress was built by the Lamuri Sultanate (The first Hindu Sultanate in Aceh) in the seventh century before Islam came to Aceh. It was built directly face to the Malacca straits for defensive purposes against the aggression of Portuguese. It was Laksamana Malahayati, the first fleet admiral woman in the ... detail... »
Victoria Fortress Credit Photo: almascatie.wordpress.com detail... »
Somba Opu Castle A. Brief InformationIn 1525, The Sultan of Gowa IX named Daeng Matanre Karaeng Tumapa‘  risi‘ kallonna built a castle that was called Somba Opu. In the middle of the  16th century, the castle became a very busy spices port and a  commercial center where many merchants from Asia and Europe  anchored there. On June 24th, 1669, ... detail... »
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