Biliran Watchtower
| Biliran Watchtower | |
|---|---|
 Ruins | |
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| Alternative names |
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| General information | |
| Status | Ruins |
| Type | Watchtower |
| Town or city | Biliran |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 11°27′50.195″N 124°28′47.316″E / 11.46394306°N 124.47981000°E |
| Completed | 1765 |
| Destroyed | 1774 |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Coral |
The Biliran Watchtower, also known as Nasunugan Watchtower, is a watchtower ruin located in Biliran, Philippines.
Built in 1765, the watchtower was used to watch Biliran's coast for Muslim raids.[1] In 1774, the raiders attacked and burned the local settlement, including the watchtower.[2]
In 2000, the watchtower was reconstructed using its original materials.[2] In 2008, the National Historical Institute (now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines)[3] installed a historical marker on the watchtower.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Biyahe ni Drew:' How to spend a weekend in Biliran for under P2500". GMA News Online. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b ""Must-See" Places in Biliran Part 6". Travel to the Philippines. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ Manipon, Roel Hoang (2023-11-12). "NHCP celebrates 90 years, gears up for centennial". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ "Bantayan ng Biliran | Registry". Retrieved 2024-09-17.
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