Kajian Revitalisasi Kawasan Benteng Somba Opu Sebagai Kawasan Bersejarah

Abstract

<p><em>Among </em><em>a number</em><em> </em><em>fortress</em><em> of Gowa, the largest and strongest is the Somba Opu Fortress. Somba Opu Fortress is the main fortress of the Kingdom of Gowa, the King of Gowa</em><em>’s resident</em><em>. The uniqueness of the fortress is that </em><em>it</em><em> is made of clay and egg whites instead of cement, so tourists are interested in visiting it. The purpose of this research is to contribute the concept of knowledge relating to </em><em>a</em><em> </em><em>study of r</em><em>evitalization of Somba Op</em><em>u Fortress</em><em>. In this study the method used is a naturalistic qualitative research with an inductive strategy. Revitalization is a development activity that is</em><em> </em><em>aimed to grow back important values</em><em> </em><em>of Cultural Heritage with function adjustment</em><em> </em><em>new space that is not contrary to principle</em><em> </em><em>preservation and cultural value of the community.</em><em> </em><em>Zoning system as revitalization methode of Somba Opu Fortress is still being explored by government of Sulawesi Selatan Province. </em><em>From the </em><em>re</em><em>search it can be concluded that the Somba Opu</em><em> Fortress</em><em> is rectangular. The shape and size of the fort</em><em>ress </em><em>is the most appropriate condition with the geomorphological conditions at that time. The area of Somba Opu </em><em>Fortress </em><em>as a historical </em><em>district</em><em> needs to be considered and well maintained by related </em><em>stakehorders</em><em>. One of the maintenance efforts that can be done is revitalization to restore the area make it more attractive and more useful than before.</em> <em>The fortress of Somba Opu has become historical area, so it should be protected, preserved and maintained so that the cultural meaning contained in it still remains.</em><em></em></p>