16/07/2025
FORT ROTTERDAM EDISI JEJAK MISTIS NUSANTARA
WELCOME TO MATERI TENGAH MALAM
Fort Rotterdam — a silent witness to centuries of conquest, resistance, and eerie whispers from the past.
Built in the 17th century by the Dutch after they seized Makassar from the Sultanate of Gowa, this fortress was once a symbol of colonial dominance. But beneath its European-style architecture lies a darker legacy. Locals say the walls echo with cries of prisoners, tortured and silenced during the colonial era.
One of the most chilling tales surrounds the underground prison known as Bonto Bila. Legend has it that the spirit of a noble warrior, locked and left to die there, still roams the corridors. Visitors often report cold gusts, sudden shadows, or the sound of chains dragging across the stone floors.
At night, the fort becomes eerily quiet—too quiet. Some believe that the souls of those who perished unjustly still guard the site, refusing to move on.