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Elmina Castle is St George's Castle. Founded in 1482 t is the oldest remaining colony building in Africa, with the oldest Christian church inside. It was held and expanded by several nationalities including the Dutch, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish and the British. It was used for trade including holding slaves before transportation across the Atlantic to the Americas.
This Marine guy, Frank. He wanted to sit on a canon, hanging about 3-4 stories over the castle. Marine are brave.
My first panorama shot that worked out.
Just this one today, I might go out and shoot some Festival of Lights photos later. Or tomorrow.
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Elmina Castle, near Takoradi.
Built by the Portuguese in 1482, it was the first trading points on the Gold Coast and is claimed to be the oldest remaining European building south of the Sahara.
If you were a African and a slave in Ghana during the period 1482-1807 this is the view you would have from your living quarters at Elmina Castle.
AWULU, GHANA - JANUARY 13, 2012: Visit to Elmina Castle during ONE's listening and learning trip to Ghana. (Photos by Morgana Wingard)
...where female slaves, if they didn't do as ordered, were chained and left in the sun until they died.
© Isabella Valenza. Do not use or reproduce anywhere without my permission.
St. George's Castle, Elmina, Ghana. Founded in 1482 by the Portuguese (later captured by the Dutch). The oldest colonial building in Africa (Although extensively rebuilt).