Elmina Castle - Ghana
2010 Elmina, Ghana
Elmina Castle overlooks the Ghanaian coast in this 2010 photograph. Built by Portuguese traders in 1482 and later held by the Dutch, it is recognized by UNESCO for its place in the history of the transatlantic slave trade.
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Elmina Castle - Ghana through time — all 3 photos taken here (2010–2025) →
