Australian Convict Sites - World Heritage Site Built By The Convicts!
Australia has surprisingly many Heritage Sites that are listed in the national and UNESCO Heritage List. One such place in Australia is the Australian Convict Sites. The place was erected during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Australian Convict Site was built and used for the purpose of transportation of the convicts to different parts of the world. This was in order to expand European supremacy during times of war and struggles. There is a total of 11 remnant sites included in the Convict site of Australia. The entire place was selected to the World Heritage Site in 2008. It is said that out of more than 3000 convict area in Australia this 11 has stood out to list in the global heritage Site. Today along with the history of the Australian Convict Site we will be learning about the remnant that is on the top of the list!
History of Australian Convict Sites
In the early days of the 18th century, there were no particular prisons for offenders. The reason was that the Australian colony enjoyed a settlement without crime and criminals. However, the scenario changed as soon as the authorities thought of constructing Fremantle Prison using the prisoner laborers. It is believed that more than 160000 prisoners were sent to Australia from Britain in the span of 80 years. This included men women and children. Each site exhibits different settlements in terms of convicts. The forced labor however was one of the major parts that built the place. The buildings harbors roads and resources are built by the pre convicts or can be said the fruit of the forced labor.
Explore the 11 remnants of the Australian Convict Sites
Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historic Area (KAVHA)
