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In 1830, like most of Limburg, Heerlen sided with Belgium in the Belgian Revolution.

The site is unique in the Netherlands, as it is the first excavated site with ditches and earth walls (earthworks). HeerlenEven with these proofs of early habitation, the history of Heerlen proper starts with the arrival of the Romans.

During the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648), Heerlen was disputed by the kingdom of Spain and the Dutch Protestant rebels and swopped sides several times.

Heerlen was also the location of the now defunct University of Theology and Pastorate (Universiteit van Theologie en Pastoraat or UTP in Dutch), which had to close down due to lack of students.

His legacy consist of at least 10 landmark buildings in Heerlen.

Even the tallest mine chimney, 'Lange Jan' ('Long John'), once a major landmark, was demolished.

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