Chiahkhaxm-laau

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Chiahkharmlaau 🔊 (赤崁樓/赤嵌樓/次崁樓; Sakam Tower/Fort Provintia) iaqsi Angmnglaau 🔊 (紅毛樓; red hair tower)

Notes

  • Red-topped Tower in Tailaam City was built in 1653 by the Dutch. This name derives from the Taiwanese aboriginal village Chakam/Sakam/Sakkam.
  • Other early forms of the name are Chhaccam, Sacam, Saccam, and Zaccam.
  • After growth in size and trade, the Chinese called it Chiahkhaxm 🔊 (赤崁), and surrounded it with high brick walls.