Chiahkhaxm-laau
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Chiahkharmlaau (赤崁樓 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†/赤嵌/次崁), and surrounded it with high brick walls.