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Port Arther Historical Site UNESCO 🇦🇺
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Port Arthur, the prison at the end of the world in Port Arthur, Tasmania, is a historical site located in the southeastern part of Tasmania, Australia 🇦🇺. It is famous for being a place of exile during the 19th century British colonial period. This place was initially established in the 1830s as a place to punish prisoners, especially those considered to have a high recidivism rate. The establishment of Port Arthur was based on the popular concept of punishment at that time, which was to transform prisoners through harsh environments and physical labor ⛓️.
Arthur Harbour, as one of Australia's most famous historical sites, attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is listed as a World Heritage Site not only because it showcases the history of the 19th-century prisoner system, but also because it reveals the complexity of early Australian society and culture 🏛️.
Port Arthur is not only a prison complex but also includes hospitals, madhouses, churches, and schools, as well as residential areas for prisoners and the military. The prisoners here were used for arduous physical labor such as logging, construction, and shipbuilding, which played an important role in the development of Tasmania at that time 🔨.
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