The Dutch Fort in Gurunagar, Jaffna – By Michael Roberts Source : thuppahis MAR Manukulasooriya, in the Sunday Observer, 1 October 2023 with this title “A distinctive Dutch archaeological site in South-East Asia” The Jaffna Fort is near the coastal village of Gurunagar [within the Jaffna Peninsula]. It was built by the Portuguese in 1619 under Phillippe de Oliveira as a four-sided garrison with ramparts, corner bastions and moats following the Portuguese invasion of Jaffna. The Dutch captured it in 1658 and expanded it to a pentagon shaped with lime stones and coral stones, inner fortifications, ramparts, corner bastions and star shaped moats. The Dutch Fort occupies 62 acres. Its base is 40 feet width and it has a slope of 20 feet width parapet walls. There were five ramparts, artillery fortifications, a protestant church, a prison, Queen’s palace, administrative hubs and 21 dug wells. There are three draw bridges between the outer fortifications ...
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A city located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka ” Jaffna ” – By Malsha – eLanka Jaffna is a city located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the Jaffna district and is situated on the Jaffna peninsula. The city has a rich cultural and historical heritage, with a number of ancient temples and forts, and is known for its unique Tamil cuisine, music, and dance. Jaffna is predominantly populated by Tamil people and has been a site of conflict during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Since the end of the war in 2009, the city has been undergoing a process of reconstruction and development. Some of the notable attractions in Jaffna include the Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna Public Library, and Jaffna Market. The city is also known for its delicious seafood, particularly crab and prawns, and its famous ice ...
