This is the plan of the famous fortress ( Santiago bastion) before the English occupation in the 15th century and destroy this Portuguese lagacy of Melaka..
The capture of the fort by the British was a strategic move to prevent it from falling into French hands during the Napoleonic Wars. They held it until 1818 after which they blew it up so that it could no longer be utilised to the advantage of any of its rivals...jahat tak omputih nie???eeeee!!!!
Stamford Raffles arrived from Singapore just in time to prevent the destruction of the gate known as Porta de Santiago – long believed to be the only remaining part of the fort. Until today...yg ni l ayg korang kenali sebagai Afamosa tu..skit je..actually, ade byk lagik u olz!!!..
However,a few years back,2003 to be exact, during a new buiding costruction(Dataran Pahlawan Projek) in this world 's historic side ( as announced by UNESCO).. they stumbled upon the ruins of this fortress buried underground.. to read more, click here.
And after 500 years after the occupation,the Malaysian govt is restoring the WHOLE fortress back! how exciting! and the restoration works is almost complete.. i heard it cost millions of RM!
Ok Shahrul, we go and check the side out this coming christmas holiday ek??? ( wah! berzaman lagi..huhu)
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