Sicao Fortress
Former fort in Annan, Tainan, Taiwan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sicao Fortress (traditional Chinese: 四草砲台; simplified Chinese: 四草炮台; pinyin: Báimǐwèng Pàotái) is a former fort in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan.
| Sicao Fortress | |
|---|---|
四草砲台 | |
| Annan, Tainan, Taiwan | |
 | |
_location_map.svg)  Sicao Fortress | |
| Coordinates | 23°1′8.3″N 120°8′6.7″E |
| Type | fort |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Yao Ying |
| Battles/wars | First Opium War |
The fortress was built during the First Opium War in 1840 during the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan by Commander Yao Ying to prevent British Empire troops from invading Taiwan.[1] The fort was initially constructed as a temporary gun platform. However, later on an outer wall made of solid granite was constructed and an inner wall made of pebbles was also added.[2]
The fortress has 13 around gun holes.[2]
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