Top 7 Places To Visit in Benin

Fredrick Ngugi February 07, 2017

5. Door of No Return

Door of No Return

Door of No Return. Photo credit: Trek Earth

The Door of No Return is an important monument located in Ouidah, a historical town with a lot of cultural richness. Known locally as “La Porte Du Non Retour,” the Door of No Return, which was established in 1995, is designed like a typical gate to symbolize the departure of African slaves to the Western world.

The site was the last place that captive slaves walked through before boarding a slave ship. It was after crossing the Door of No Return that a slave would accept the fact that they will never see their loved ones again or return to their motherland, Africa.

Last Edited by:Abena Agyeman-Fisher Updated: February 7, 2017

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