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monument linked to the history of Portuguese colonial presence in Mozambique. The Maputo Fortress also symbolizes the socio-political and economic relations that have existed in this region. It can also be seen as an evidence of the context of colonial occupation and resistance struggles of the inhabitants of the lands on the shores of the bay. Its history dates back to the late 18th century when construction of the first Portuguese fortification in the bay began, in a context of commercial rivalry between various European countries. These rivalries were mounting and attacks were quite usual occurrences in the 19th century perpetrated by Nguni as well as the local resistance. The imprisonment of Ngungunyane in 1895 symbolizes this conquest, but also the resistance encountered in various parts of the territory. Maputo Fortress is protected as per Law No. 10/88 of December 22, which provides the legal protection of the tangible and intangible assets of Mozambique’s cultural heritage. Since the proclamation of national independence in 1975, Eduardo Mondlane University has been the guardian of the fortress. It was refurbished to encompass the Museum Project regarding the History of Colonial Occupation and Resistance in the 1980s. Every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. [email protected] Av. Samora Machel, Praça 25 de Junho, Maputo +258 83 371 68 94 Gallery University Campus, Main Campus Av. Julius Nyerere, nr. 3453 Maputo – Moçambique +258 (21) 430239 [email protected] Facebook-f Twitter Youtube TEACHING Studying at MEU Financing Information for Students International Students RESEARCH & EXTENSION Scientific Directorate Extension Centre On-going Activities Intellectual Property and copyright Extension and innovation in EMU CULTURE & SPORT Natural History Museum National Money Museum | Casa Amarela Arts and Galeries Collection EMU Orchestra University Cutural Centre Maputo Fortress Login with your site account Lost your password? Remember Me