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Fort Zoutman (Dutch pronunciation: [fɔrt ˈsʌutmɑn]) [a] is a military fortification at Oranjestad, Aruba.Originally built in 1798 by African slaves, with materials provided by the Amerindians, who performed Statute Labour or corvée for the Dutch West India Company, it is the oldest structure on the island of Aruba, one of the main tourist attractions on the island, and regarded by UNESCO ...
When the tragic plague stuck the place, many of the inhabitants of Alto Vista died and the remaining residents vacated the place and moved to Noord where the second church of Aruba was built. The Alto Vista Church was deserted from 1816 and went into ruins and the old wooden cross went under possession of many priests.
The late 18th century Fort Zoutman is one of the town's main attractions and the oldest structure on Aruba. It is regarded by UNESCO as a 'Place of Memory of the Slave Trade Route in the Latin Caribbean'. [35] Others attractions on the island include the tax-free harbour and the Willem III Tower, located near the fort.
Hooiberg in Spanish and w/ different spelling in Dutch. 1. Cerro de Paja ò Pan de Azucar (1794) 2.Hooy berg (1825) 3.Hooij-berg (1825).. Many old place names on Aruba have indigenous origins, but the language that was spoken in the past has been lost to posterity. [3]
Object Year/architect Town/section Address Coordinates Number? Image; Ex Havenkantoor : 1940 Oranjestad: A.M. Schuttestraat 2 01-001 Info Waterreservoir: 1905
Savaneta is a town and region in southeastern Aruba. [2] Until 1797, it was the island's capital city. [3] It is home to the island's oldest surviving home, a 150-year-old cas di torto, or mud hut. [3] The Savaneta region has an estimated area of 27.76 square kilometers and 11,518 inhabitants according to the 2010 census. [2]
Rancho, located near Paardenbaai, is one of the old districts of Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba. Originally a fishing village, Rancho has evolved into a neighbourhood of Oranjestad. In the late 20th century, it was annexed by Oranjestad, becoming a part of the city while still retaining its distinct character.
The few structures that still exist are the oldest structures that are left standing on Aruba. [3] The name "cas di torto" likely originates from the Spanish "casas de torta," brought by settlers from the Paraguaná Peninsula in Venezuela to Aruba. "Torta" in Spanish means "cake" and references the layered clay construction. [citation needed]