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Gwollu Slave Defense Wall

The Gwollu Slave Defense Wall is a historic fortification located in Gwollu in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Built by the Sissala people in the 18th and 19th centuries, the wall served as a defensive structure against slave raiders and invading forces. It stands as an important monument to resistance against the transatlantic slave trade and is recognized as a significant cultural and historical heritage site.

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The Gwollu Slave Defense Wall is a historic fortification located in Gwollu in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Built by the Sissala people in the 18th and 19th centuries, the wall served as a defensive structure against slave raiders and invading forces. It stands as an important monument to resistance against the transatlantic slave trade and is recognized as a significant cultural and historical heritage site.

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