Fort de Goede Hoop
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Not to be confused with Castle of Good Hope or Redoubt Duijnhoop.
The Fort de Goede Hoop ('Fort of Good Hope') was the first military building to be erected in what is now Cape Town. It was built in 1652, and was in use until 1674[1] when it was superseded by the Castle of Good Hope.
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Ford de Goede Hoop | |
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Cape Town, South Africa | |
Location in the Western Cape | |
Coordinates | 33°55′27″S 18°25′27″E |
Type | Fort |
Site history | |
Built | 1652; 372 years ago (1652) |
Built by | Dutch East India Company |
Materials | Earth and timber |
Demolished | Late 17th century |
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