Fortress of Muxima
Fortress of Muxima has been part of the Tentative list of Angola.
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 History
2024 Removed from Tentative List
1996 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Fortress of Muxima
Wiki (Portuguese) on Fortaleza da Muxima