eTN Asia/Pacific, 11-6-2007
The Malaysian government is setting its focus on Melaka's treasures.
Malaysia's historic state Melaka is digging its way into its past to uncover more artifacts buried since the Portuguese landed in the then world sea port trading post in the 16th century.
The unexpected discovery of a fort's remnants dating back to the 15th century is expected to enhance historic Melaka's listing as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. According to the state's historians, the site was a battleground between followers of the then Malay sultanate and invading Portuguese soldiers in 1511.
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