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- Kyk-over-al is the name of a ruined Dutch fort kyking over all the waters of the Essequibo, Mazaruni and Cayuni.
- Fort Kyk-Over-Al was constructed in 1616 and completed in around 1623 by the Dutch in the colony of Essequibo at the intersection of the Cuyuni and Mazaruni...
- Fort Kyk-Over-Al. Ruined 17th century Dutch fort in Guyana. ... Media in category "Fort Kyk-Over-Al". The following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total.
- The name Kyk-Over-Al is derived from the Dutch for "View over all", a reference to the commanding view of the river from the fort.
- All that remains of Fort Kyk-Over-Al is a small brick archway and some scattered foundations.
- Who named Fort Kyk-over-Al? The first commandeur of the fort was Adrian Groenwegel (1616-1624), who aided in the construction of the outpost.
- Referanslar
- ^ "FORT KYK-OVER-AL" . Guyana Ulusal Güven . Alındı Agustos 27 2020 .
- ^ a b "Fort Kyk Over Al" . Land of Six Peoples aracılığıyla Guyana Chronicle .