Twelve Gates Old Cannon Introduction
The Mysterious Heavyweight Ancient Cannon Relics - These twelve ancient cannons were moved to this location in 1975. One of the cannon barrels has clearly visible inscriptions that state: "In the autumn of the twelfth year of the Jiaqing reign, entrusted by the Fujian-Zhejiang General Headquarters, the Fujian Governor-General, cast by the Taiwan Association Navy in Zuoying, each weighing one thousand catties." The origin of these ancient cannons is unknown, but it may be related to Wang De-lu, a naval commander from Chiayi, or they may have originally been installed at the east, south, and west city gates. Construction Year: Cast in the 12th year of the Jiaqing reign (1807).
