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Old Town of Jakarta

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The Old Town of Jakarta was founded in the 17th century by the Dutch East India Company. Then called Batavia, the town had the largest volume of trade in Asia. A mix of Western culture, Chinese culture, Indian culture and Middle Eastern culture contributed to the Indonesian culture. The remaining structures include houses, warehouses, shipyards and forts from the 17th and 18th centuries. The proposal also includes four Outlying Islands (Onrust, Kelor, Cipir dan Bidadari) in the Bay of Jakarta.

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Official Information
Full Name
Age of Trade: Old Town of Jakarta (formerly Old (ID: 6010)
Country
Indonesia
Status
On tentative list 2015 Site history
History of Old Town of Jakarta
2018: Requested by State Party to not be examined
By Indonesia
2017: Incomplete - not examined
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2015: Added to Tentative List
Added to tentative list
Type
Cultural
Criteria
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News Article
  • 25 May 2016 bymnews.com — Netherlands. AkzoNobel restoring Jakarta's old town as city bids for UNESCO World Heritage status

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