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Elmina Castle

Elmina Castle, also known as St. George's Castle, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest European buildings in sub-Saharan Africa, built by the Portuguese in 1482. Located in Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana, it served as a major trading post and later became a key site in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Today it stands as a powerful historical monument and museum attracting visitors from around the world.

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Elmina Castle, also known as St. George's Castle, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest European buildings in sub-Saharan Africa, built by the Portuguese in 1482. Located in Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana, it served as a major trading post and later became a key site in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Today it stands as a powerful historical monument and museum attracting visitors from around the world.

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