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House of slaves
Located on the famous Gorée Island, The House of Slaves was built in 1776. It was, at a certain point in time owned by a very prominent and rich Afro-French woman who was also a slave trader.
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House of Slaves — Photo Credit: Caro2000/flickr
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House of Slaves Door of No Return Wandering –Photo Credit: Angel/Flickr
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