Fort Navagne, Military fortification in Moelingen, Belgium.
Fort Navagne is a fortification near the Meuse River whose former layout remains visible through ground elevations around the site. The central structure is surrounded by traces of former bastions that mark where the original defenses once stood.
Spanish forces under Francisco de Moncada established the fortification in 1634 and stationed a garrison at this strategic location. The site then controlled the passage for decades.
The site served as a control point where merchant vessels were monitored and tolls collected for centuries. Visitors can still observe how this riverside location shaped its daily function.
The site is privately owned today and has been converted into residential apartments, so interior access is not available to visitors. The exterior and surrounding grounds can be explored to observe the historical structure from the outside.
During the 2018 drought, the fort's original layout became visible through distinct color patterns in the surrounding landscape. This rare phenomenon revealed the exact extent of the historical defensive structure.
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