Fort Metal Cross: A Historic Landmark in Ghana
Visit Fort Metal Cross, a historic landmark in Ghana that played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. Unveil its dark history and step back in time.
Fort Apollonia
Explore the unique architecture and history of Fort Apollonia in Western Ghana. Built in the late 1700s, the fort features a strong seaward bastion. After the abolition of the slave trade, the fort was abandoned. However, in the 1960s, it made its return as a museum dedicated to the Nzema culture.
Fort Prinzenstein
Fort Prinzenstein in Keta, Volta Region, Ghana is a historic fort with a history dating back to the transatlantic slave trade. The Danish traders built it in 1784 to trade textiles, gold, ivory, and slaves. Visitors can visit the ruins and learn more about fort's role in slavery. It provides a window into a tragic period in human history.
Salaga Slave Market and Heritage Site
An 18th-century slave market located in the Savannah Region of Ghana, played a pivotal role during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. It served as a crucial market where enslaved Africans were transported to the coast for export.