Fortress of Muxima
Fortress of Muxima is part of the Tentative list of Angola in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Fortress of Muxima is a late 16th century Portuguese fortress. It served as a warehouse for goods and a prison for slaves. During the Dutch invasion of Angola in 1641, it became a center of resistance and the population took refuge in the fortress.
Map of Fortress of Muxima
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Fortress of Muxima
- Country
- Angola
- Added
- 1996
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Structure - Military and Fortifications
- Link
- By ID
Site History
1996 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Fortress of Muxima
Wiki (Portuguese) on Fortaleza da Muxima