Liya fort at Wakatobi untreated

Written By Unknown on Jumat, 29 Juli 2011 | 22.58

Liya Fortress conditions in Wakatobi, Sulawesi Tenggara, neglected by much of the damage and age. The community is urging the government restored the fort to preserve the historical value.

"In addition, if restored, could be an alternative Liya Citadel interesting attractions in the Wakatobi," said Chairman of the Forum Family Liya Habiu LM Ali on Friday (04/01/2011) in Kendari.

The physical condition of the fort made of natural stone, said Ali, remaining less than 10 percent. Besides age, the fort suffered severe destruction during the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945. "Japan ordered the demolition of the fort and the material used for road foundations and piers," he said.

As a result, building the fort which was as high as 3 meters with a circumference of the outermost 16 km now just leaving the foundation as high as 1 meter. Gates of the fort are also many that have been damaged. Some buildings in the complex, such as Baruga (meeting place) and the cannons of the kingdom, also had weathered and rusted.

Liya Citadel is one of the fortress complex owned by the Sultanate of Buton, one of the maritime kingdom in Southeast Sulawesi, which debuted in the 16th century and 17. The fort was located on the island of Wangi-scented, now enter sub-scented fragrance South, Wakatobi.

However, based on the testimony Ali, who believes there is a version Liya fort existed long before the Sultanate of Buton stood. "Some historians say Buton, Liya Fortress was built around the 13th century by the first king who is a descendant dynasty Liya Rajasa in Kediri," he said.

This year, Ali adds, there are plans to restore some of Citadel Liya is a project of the Ministry of Public Works. Fund of Rp 2.3 billion of which will be used to repair the fort door 15, Baruga, the establishment of the gate, and the development of arts and cultural center. "The restoration is part Sail Wakatobi preparation for next August," he said.

Contacted separately, head of Makassar BP3 Andi Muhammad Said, who also oversees the area of ​​Southeast Sulawesi, said this month it would reduce the team to perform technical studies Fortress Liya restoration. "The study calculates what should be done, what kind of restoration model, and estimate the costs," he said.

Based on the assessment BP3, Fort Liya very feasible for restoration because in addition to a high historical value is also the potential magnitude of the cultural and historical attractions in the Wakatobi. "However, the restoration was not entirely done by BP3, but is also expected to have contributions from local government," said Said.

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