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.

Elmina Castle Slave Holding Cell

Elmina Castle Male and Female Slave Entrances

Elmina Castle Memorial Plaque — Photo Credit: Kurt Dundy

Elmina Castle Slave Export Gate

Elmina Castle Slave Holding Cell