Batticaloa Fort

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Fortification
gptkbp:accessibility Open to public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Dutch_colonial_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith Community engagement
Cultural heritage preservation
Tourism development
Cultural exchange
Historical education
Sri_Lankan_history
Dutch_colonial_rule
gptkbp:culturalEvents Historical reenactments
Local festivals
Photography exhibitions
Educational tours
Heritage walks
gptkbp:culturalHeritage National_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:currentStatus Preserved
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Dutch_East_India_Company
gptkbp:environment Biodiversity hotspot
Tropical climate
Lagoon ecosystem
Natural habitat for birds
Coastal_area
gptkbp:famousLandmark gptkb:Old_Dutch_Church
gptkb:Batticaloa_Lighthouse
gptkb:Batticaloa_Market
gptkb:Batticaloa_Beach
gptkb:Kallady_Bridge
gptkbp:features gptkb:Watchtower
Barracks
Walls
Moat
Gates
Cannon remnants
gptkbp:historicalRole Defense against invasions
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Military fortification
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Batticaloa Fort
gptkbp:influencedBy Portuguese_architecture
gptkbp:location Batticaloa,_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:notableFeature Archaeologists
Historians
Researchers
Students
Tour guides
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Batticaloa_Lagoon
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Batticaloa_District
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
gptkbp:significantEvent Battles during colonial period
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Batticaloa_Town
gptkbp:usedBy Sri Lankan Army
gptkbp:usedFor Military purposes
gptkbp:visitors Tourists
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1628