| Autor: |
Mohamad Ali, Nurul Ain, Saidin, Mokhtar, Shahidan, Shaiful, Jusoh, Ahmad Fadly |
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Jurnal Arkeologi Malaysia; 2023, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p1-12, 12p |
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The construction of the Fort Cornwallis defense fortress by the British showed significant development towards the early settlement on the island of Penang. Throughout the 19th century, Fort Cornwallis played a crucial role as a symbol of British protection and power in the Southeast Asian region. However, Fort Cornwallis was often viewed as a fortress that was unable to fulfill its urban functions in terms of size and military equipment as a defense fortress. Over time, Fort Cornwallis has undergone an evolution of function and design that can be clearly seen in the storage area. Previous documentation of Fort Cornwallis did not depict the existence of the original structures built in this area. Despite the change of government and function, some of the original structures of this fortress still exist and can help provide a general interpretation of the cultural practices that took place in the storage area. Therefore, this article will discuss an archaeological excavation study conducted in 2019, focusing on the findings of sub-surface structures and artifacts. The artifacts and structures found are related to the period of British and Japanese occupation of Fort Cornwallis from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. The significance of this national monument is not only evidence of military and defense architecture in Malaysia but also plays an important role as an in situ archive for archaeological deposits and structures closely related to life within the fortress and depicting a part of the country's history at one time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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