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Shadows on the Gold Coast: The Haunting Legacy of Elmina Castle
Rising from the salt-sprayed shores of modern-day Ghana, Elmina Castle stands as a formidable relic of a turbulent past. Originally constructed by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century, its stark white ramparts mask a complex and haunting colonial legacy. Once the primary hub of the Gold Coast’s trade and turmoil, the castle remains a silent witness to the centuries of history that shaped the Atlantic world.