The Anping Small Fort () is a former

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in Anping District,

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History

The fort was built to prevent the invasion from

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during the Opium War. It was built by Yao Ying () in 1844. In 1949, the

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built a bunker at the fort. In 1990, the fort underwent renovation.

Architecture

The fort represents the latest period of Chinese old style.

References

1841 establishments in Taiwan Forts in Tainan {{Taiwan-struct-stub

History

Architecture

See also

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