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A conference paper on the development and the building traditions of Leiden, Netherlands is presented. It discusses the history of Leiden from the early medieval periods which include the Iron Age, the Roman period, and the 19th century when the suburbs creation started. It mentions that houses at the city have evolved from individual farmsteads to the duplex-styled with the impression of stately mansion. It notes that several building traditions in Leiden stems from the old wooden houses.

A conference paper about the medieval defence systems of Amsterdam, Netherlands is presented. It discusses the fortifications of the city on different periods which include the earthworks and castle in 1280-1304, 'Burgwallen'—moated earthworks in 1342-1482, brick town wall in 1482, and bastioned fortifications in 1545-1663. It mentions that the former defensive systems in Amsterdam were turned into public gardens in the early nineteenth century due to its obsolescence.

A conference paper regarding the history of Utrecht, Netherlands is presented. It discusses how the Romans influenced the ancient Utrecht and mentions the Leidsche Rijn excavations as significant diggings that provide extensive information about ancient Roman culture. It also explores Utrecht's history during the post-medieval era wherein the city started to grow in size and population. Moreover, it mentions that Utrecht conducts outreach programs to educate people about its history.

A conference paper about the towns of Hoorn and Enkhuizen located in West Frisia, Netherlands is presented. It discusses the topographical location of both towns and how the application of a dike-harbour-landfill system affected the town's settlement to improve its infrastructure. It also explains the livelihood condition where people in Hoorn focuses on trade and transport of agricultural products while Enkhuizen inhabitants focuses on cargo transport by sea and fisheries.

A conference paper regarding the Jewish community in Amsterdam, Netherlands is presented. It discusses the history of the community of the Jews in Amsterdam, Netherlands from the sixteenth to the twenty-fist century. It talks about the Portuguese Synagogue, a major Jewish landmark in Netherlands which became the symbol for the public profession of the Jewish faith. It also gives information about the construction and architectural design of the Esnoga building.

A conference paper on the archaeology of Amsterdam, Netherlands is presented. It states that archaeological department in the city was built in 1972 which also starts the construction of an underground in the city's centre. It adds that a survey of city engineer H.W. Nijman in 1903 was the first recorded archaeological interventions in the city. It notes that the mission of the city's archaeological department is based on modernization of Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act of 1988.

A conference paper about the history and developments of Delft, Netherlands is presented. It discusses the prehistoric period including the Medieval and Roman period and its land reclamation. It talks all the economic problems and disasters experienced by Delft people. It also presents the developments in which the economy recovered and expansion of trade and industry ensued after Delft encountered disasters and people was allowed to build city fortifications again to prevent another calamities.

A conference paper on the archeological heritage management in the Netherlands is presented. It discusses the quality system for archeology where the relation between the authority, developer and archaeological contractor were represented in a triangular model. It also highlights the processes involved in the archaeological heritage management cycle such as valuation and excavation. Moreover, it says that one important element of the new system is the creation of the State Heritage Inspectorate.

A conference paper regarding the renovation and refurbishment of the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands is presented. It discusses how the different parts of the museum will be renovated and designed. It mentions the types of elements that will be included in the museum's semi-permanent object exhibitions and thematic exhibitions. It states that the maritime experience and East Indiaman, Amsterdam themes will be most accessible components of the new facility.

A conference paper on Loevestein Castle is presented. The castle is carefully sited on a strip of land between the Maas and Waal rivers east of Dordrecht on the Holland and Gelderland border. It cites that the castle has the ability to control the river traffic and the low-lying countryside for miles around. The castle is also mentioned to be heavily fortified as it is surrounded by wet moat and for this it is used by the military. Loevstein Castle is conserved in 1920.

A conference paper regarding the development of Batavia Wharf in Lelystad, Netherlands is presented. It discusses the original Batavia which is considered as notorious for the mutiny that follows when it was destroyed on its maiden voyage in 1629 and the reconstruction of its parts including the main frames, scaffolding and safety rails. Moreover, it demonstrates that the intention of its reconstruction is to launch the wharf and place it to deeper water and establish its heavy armor.

A conference paper regarding the Zuiderzeemuseum, located at the port of Enkhuizen in Ijsselmeer, Netherlands is presented. It discusses the two parts of the museum which is the open-air Buitenmuseum and the indoor Binnenmuseum. It examines the areas of the museum including the rebuilt structures of houses and workshops at Buitenmuseum, as well as the art works at the Buitenmuseum which is committed to farming, fishing, and shipping. It also looks into the authenticity of the open-air museum.

Information about the paper discussed at a meeting sponsored by the Royal Archaeological Institute (RAI) is presented. It offers an overview of the history of Netherlands, in which the sea took a big part. It mentions the occupations of the Roman Empire, Germanic tribes, and France and the developments with regards to religion, political development, and industry during the Dutch Golden Age. It adds that land reclamation and housing projects have also emerged during the twentieth century.