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eLMINA CASTLE, CAPE COAST
Elmina Castle is a white-washed Medieval
Castle on the coast of Ghana. It was the first and for many
centuries the largest, European building constructed in
tropical Africa. Yet its grandeur, as well as its picturesque
surroundings with blue skies, sandy beaches, and tropical palms,
disguise a dark history Elmina Castle was the last place that
Museum - Elmina Castle thousands of African slaves would ever see of their homeland.
Many horrors transpired within the walls of the fortress, which
have never been erased by time. The days of the slave trade may
be long gone, but the interior of the castle is still a haunting
reminder of the past. Not knowing what awaited them on the
slave ships, those who made it to Elmina Castle were held
captives in the castle s dungeons and subjected to all kinds of
indignities, torture and humiliation.
Mr. Robert, my tour guide.
