Fort Sommelsdijk
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Fort Sommelsdijk was a fort in Suriname built in 1686 at the confluence of the Commewijne and Cottica rivers. Later it was used as a mission post and hospital. In 1870, it lost its function and was only used a military outpost. In the 21st century, the fort was taken over by nature.
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Suriname, Suriname,
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Location: 5.859, -54.8653, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1884 | rebellion of Zorg en Hoop | rebellion | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1902 | uprising of Mariënburg | rebellion | Wikidata |
| site | fort | Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam | fort | Wikidata | |
| site | fort | Fort Sommelsdijk | fort | Wikidata | |
| commons | image | Gezicht op Sommelsdijk in Suriname, RP-T-1994-98 | Commons | ||
| commons | image | Tropenmuseum Royal Tropical Institute Objectnumber 60000997 Militairen in Fort Sommelsdijck | Commons | ||





