Magong Old City Wall Explained

Magong Old City Wall
Native Name:澎湖廳城
Location:Magong, Penghu, Taiwan
Type:defensive wall
Pushpin Map:Penghu County
Pushpin Mapsize:220px
Pushpin Relief:yes
Built:1887
Used:1889
Length:2,762 meters

The Magong Old City Wall is an old defensive wall in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan.

History

The construction of the wall started in 1887 and completed in 1889 during the Qing Dynasty rule. During the Japanese rule, the south wall, both of the south gates, north and east wall and gates were demolished to make ways for urban development. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in October 1945, the military perimeter west of the wall became part of Penghu Defense Command. The smaller west gate was then restored to its original form.[1]

Architecture

The wall spans over a length of 2,762 meters with 570 merlons on top of it. It consists of six gates in total.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Magong Old City Wall. Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture. 9 December 2022.