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Major Archaeological Sites in Singapore |
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The archeological treasures in Singapore are huge and diverse. Some of the major archaeological sites in Singapore include Fort Tanjong Katong, Istana Kampong Galam, Fort Canning, Padang, Colombo Court, Siant John's Isalnd, Singapore Management University Campus, Duxton Hill and old Parliament House. The archaeological excavations provide the unique opportunity for natives and the tourists to understand the culture and the lifestyle of the early folks in Singapore. Focussingapore.com provides exhaustive insight on the major archeological sites in Singapore.
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The first archaeological discovery of Singapore is Fort Canning. The mythical fort said to be treaded by the Malay kings was excavated under the guidance of the Dr. John Miksic in 1984. During the British Colonial rule in the mid nineteenth century the British Goverenor's residence was constructed in the area. There were further developments and constructions with time including a Roman Catholic cemetery, an artillery fort and reservoir in the surrounding region.
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The excavations that were unearthed from the precincts were mainly pre-colonial artifacts like Chinese ceramics and porcelain an exotic legacy of the Yuan dynasty, Indian glass beads, copper wares etc.
Fort Tantjong Katong is a major landmark in the archaeological history of Singapore. The fort situated in the remote locale of southern coast of Singapore was used for storing guns and weaponries. Later the fort was used as a training camp for the Singapore Volunteer Artillery. The fort was ruined during the time of the First World War. The site has a military significance offering light on the defensive sites of the colonial times. The archaeological treasures excavated from the fort include marine artifacts and corals that are displayed in the Raffles Museum.
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