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Syed Alatas Mansion (built mid-19th century, recently restored)
This mansion, located on Armenian Street, was the home of Syed Mohamed Alatas, a prominent Muslim citizen of Penang. During the late 19th century Syed Alatas led the Red Flag secret society, which engaged in acts of resistance against Dutch hegemony in the East Indies.
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All images 2005 Timothy M. Ciccone
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