Elmina Castle
2010 Elmina, Ghana
Elmina Castle on the coast of Ghana, built by the Portuguese in 1482 as São Jorge da Mina, is the oldest European-built structure in sub-Saharan Africa and later served as a hub in the Atlantic slave trade.
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Elmina Castle through time — all 3 photos taken here (2006–2010) →
