Elmina fort
2006 Elmina, Ghana
Elmina Castle, seen here in 2006, was built by Portuguese traders on Ghana's coast beginning in 1482, making it among the oldest European-built structures in sub-Saharan Africa. It later became a major hub of the Atlantic slave trade.
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Elmina fort through time — all 4 photos taken here (1995–2025) →
