Episode 3 of 3
Construction of Forts
- When
- 1634
- Where
- Curaçao
- Part of
- Dutch capture of Curaçao
The Dutch built forts at key points around the island in 1634 to protect against foreign powers and pirates.
Upon arriving in 1634, the Dutch constructed defensive fortifications at strategic locations around the island. These forts were intended to protect the new colony from threats posed by foreign powers, privateers, and pirates.
Sources
- Curaçao Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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