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Robben Island

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Rank: 1001 UNESCO
Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: South Africa
Best of: Prison
Description:
Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a military base. Its buildings, particularly those of the late 20th century such as the maximum security prison for political prisoners, witness the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Robben Island", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.