Fort Sommelsdijk
Fort Sommelsdijk was a fort in Suriname built in 1686 at the confluence of the Commewijne and Cottica rivers. Later it was used as a mission post and hospital. In 1870, it lost its function and was only used a military outpost. In the 21st century, the fort was taken over by nature.
| Fort Sommelsdijk | |
|---|---|
| Part of Suriname | |
Soldiers at Fort Sommelsdijk (1884) | |
Fort Sommelsdijk | |
| Coordinates | 5.8590°N 54.8653°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1686 |
| Built by | Society of Suriname |
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