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Historic Dutch Fort in Jaffna
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Sightseeing

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Katie & Matt | Simbur Travel

The Dutch Fort in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a fascinating historical site that showcases the region's colonial past. Built by the Dutch in the 17th century, this fort served as a strategic military outpost and played a significant role in trade and defense during its time.
There is a small museum inside but mostly its walking the walls and seeing the ruins inside. If you want to really understand the history then you'll need a guide

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