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Elmina Castle Slave fort, erected by Portuguese in 1482 known as El Mina, in Ghana.

Elmina Castle was erected by Portuguese in 1482 known as El Mina, in Ghana. It was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea. First established as a trade settlement, the castle later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade.
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Title:
Elmina Castle Slave fort, erected by Portuguese in 1482 known as El Mina, in Ghana.
Caption:
Elmina Castle was erected by Portuguese in 1482 known as El Mina, in Ghana. It was the first trading post built on the Gulf of Guinea. First established as a trade settlement, the castle later became one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade.
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Album / World History Archive
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Image size:
5154 x 4069 px | 60.0 MB
Print size:
43.6 x 34.5 cm | 17.2 x 13.6 in (300 dpi)
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