Robben Island - Wikipedia

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From 1961, Robben Island was used by the South African government as a prison for political prisoners and convicted criminals. In 1969, the Moturu Kramat, now a sacred site for Muslim pilgrimage on Robben Island, was built to commemorate Sayed Abdurahman Moturu, the Prince of Madura. See more

Robben island | History, Prison, & Facts | Britannica

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Fortifications were erected during World War II, and from the mid-1960s to 1991 Robben Island served as South Africa’s maximum-security prison. …

Robben Island | South African History Online

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Robben Island has been used as prison and a place where people were isolated, banished and exiled to for nearly 400 years. It was also used as a post office, a grazing ground, a mental hospital and an outpost. Initially …

7 Reasons You Should Visit Robben Island, South Africa

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Top 10 Sensational Facts about Robben Island - Discover Walks …

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Robben Island served as South Africa’s maximum security prison. Entrance to the High …

What is Robben Island famous for? – Kyoto2.org

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Robben Island is known for being the place former South African president Nelson Mandela was jailed for 18 of his 27 years, but the Island was the home of prisoners from outside …

Robben Island - History and Facts | History Hit

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Robben Island, off the coast of Cape Town in South Africa was a notorious prison, best known for its internment of political prisoners during South African apartheid. Its most famous prisoner – …

Robben Island, South Africa: The Complete Guide

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For centuries it was used as a penal colony, primarily for political prisoners. Although its maximum security prisons have now closed, the island remains famous as the place where former South African …

Robben Island South Africa - History and Gripping Facts

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Robben Island History 1. It Is One Of The Most Famous Islands in the World There are many islands in the world that are quite famous, and... 2. It Is Home to Famous Prisoners Usually, Islands are …

Nelson Mandela Robben Island interesting facts you …

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Nelson Mandela Robben island is notable because of what it represents in history. And one of the things that make it remarkable is that the former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, before the fall …