Archaeological Research on the "Forbidden Hill" of Singapore: Excavations at Fort Canning, 1984Early records and legends indicate that Fort Canning Hill was the seat of government of a 12th 14th century settlement on the island of Singapore. In 1983, plans were afoot to beautify the Hill and redevelop it into a historical and cultural park. There was therefore an urgent need for archaeological research on the hill in order to verify these reports before it was too late. The National Museum's exploratory excavation on Fort Canning Hill in