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Two Workers Cut Grass On The UNESCO Heritage Site Of Galle Fort

Two workers cut grass at the UNESCO Heritage site of Galle Fort using grass-cutting machines in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 5, 2025. Galle Fort, located in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, is initially built in 1588 by the Portuguese and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12446378
Date Taken	5 June 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto

Galle Fort UNESCO Heritage site grass cutting workers grass-cutting machines June 5 2025 Galle Sri Lanka Bay of Galle southwest coast Portuguese 1588 Dutch 17th century 1649 fortification heritage site maintenance historical architecture coastal fort cultural preservation colonial history Sri Lankan landmark European influence fort history restoration heritage conservation landmark preservation historical site cultural heritage coastal defense 17th-century architecture Portuguese architecture Dutch architecture.