Forte dos Reis Magos
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The Forte dos Reis Magos or Fortaleza dos Reis Magos (Fortress of the Three Wise Men) is a fortress located in the city of Natal in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte.
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| Forte dos Reis Magos | |
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| Natal, Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil | |
 Forte dos Reis Magos | |
  Forte dos Reis Magos Location of Forte dos Reis Magos in Brazil | |
| Coordinates | 5.756389°S 35.194722°W --> |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1599 |
| Designated | 1949 |
| Reference no. | 394 |
The fortress was the first milestone of the city – founded on 25 December 1599 – on the right side of the bar of the Potengi River (today near the Newton Navarro bridge). It received its name based on the date of commencement of its construction, 6 January 1598, at Epiphany Catholic calendar.
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