Fort Kongenstein
| Fort Kongenstein | |
|---|---|
| Ada Foah, Ghana | |
Remains of Fort Kongenstein | |
| Site information | |
| Condition | ruins |
| Location | |
Fort Kongenstein Fort Kongenstein | |
| Coordinates | 5°47′N 0°38′E / 5.783°N 0.633°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1783 |
| Fate | washed away by the sea |
Fort Kongenstein (Danish: Fort Kongensten) was a Danish trading fort located in Ada Foah, Ghana built in 1783.[1] A greater portion of the fort has since been washed away by the sea waves.[2]
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Front view
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Front view
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References
- ^ "Fort Kongenstein, Ada". ghanamuseums.org. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "Rising seas washing away Ghana's former slave forts". Christian Science Monitor. .csmonitor.com. 2012-10-04. Retrieved 13 January 2014.