In 2006, the executive committee of CHZCS had decided to preserve the remains of Fort Emmanuel, but nothing was done on the ground to protect the monuments in the area. KOCHI: The proposal to preserve ...

Erosion at Fort Kochi's South Beach has revealed remnants believed to be from Fort Emmanuel, Asia's first European fort. Marine geologists suggest the exposed structure, made of laterite rock and ...

With more people wanting to see the ‘fort’ on the Fort Kochi beachfront that saw the footfall of three colonial powers — the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English — history buffs are seeking steps to ...

A laterite underwater foundation, possibly part of the 1503 Portugese-built Fort Emmanuel, has emerged along the Fort Kochi beach reviving enthusiasm among history buffs on the city’s ancient ...