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BY Francis Akhalbey, 6:52am May 05, 2018,

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5 slave forts and castles in Africa that prove slavery was not a choice [Photos]

by Francis Akhalbey, 6:52am May 05, 2018,

5 slave forts and castles in Africa that prove slavery was not a choice [Photos]

Elmina Castle — Photo Credit: Damien Halleux Radermecker/Flickr

Elmina Castle – Ghana

Also known as St. George of the Mine Castle, Elmina Castle was built by the Portuguese in 1482. It was initially used as a trading post before becoming one of the most important stopovers during the transatlantic slave trade. The castle was also used by the Dutch and subsequently the British.

5 slave forts and castles in Africa that prove slavery was not a choice [Photos]

Elmina Castle Slave Holding Cell

5 slave forts and castles in Africa that prove slavery was not a choice [Photos]

Elmina Castle Male and Female Slave Entrances

5 slave forts and castles in Africa that prove slavery was not a choice [Photos]

Elmina Castle Memorial Plaque — Photo Credit: Kurt Dundy

5 slave forts and castles in Africa that prove slavery was not a choice [Photos]

Elmina Castle Slave Export Gate

5 slave forts and castles in Africa that prove slavery was not a choice [Photos]

Elmina Castle Slave Holding Cell

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: May 4, 2018

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