Foramadiahi

[1] Foramadiahi is situated in the southern part of Ternate, 350 meters above sea level, overlooking the old sultan's seat Gam-ma-lamo.

In the mid-13th century, the Ternatans under a chief called Molé-ma-titi established a second settlement midway between mountain and sea.

This was Foramadiahi which offered a good vantage point over the southern coastal section and the islands nearby.

The third king (kolano) of Ternate, Siale (traditionally dated 1284-1298) abandoned his old capital Tobona for Foramadiahi.

[2] Later on the seat of the kolanos (from the late 15th century sultans) was moved to the coast, apparently as a consequence of the increasing inter-regional spice trade.